Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Yates Fords
— Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022
1. The Yeates Fords Marker
In the 1880's, and before, when settlements in Osceola County were just beginning, there were few roads as such, mainly wagon trails and no bridges over Single Creek. The road west, Vine Street led to three Fords named after Jim Yates (also called Matthew's Ford), the second William Henry Yates Ford and the third was named Jack Yates Ford, which was on the old Fort Mellon - Fort Brooke Trail. Later in the early 1900's the Babb Family settled along Shingle Creek on property that some of those Ford's crossed. Once roads and bridges were established, the names and locations faded into history, but were at the time essential to the creation of the communities of Shingle Creek and Kissimmee.(caption)
Information and map from Old Tales and Trails of Florida by Myrtle Hilliard Crow.
Sign provided by the Community Betterment Grant - Commission District 1
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 28° 19.108′ N, 81° 27.407′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ranch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Discover Frontier Communities (within shouting distance of this marker); A General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Community-Centered Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregations (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); A British Officer Finds Paradise in Florida (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.
Also see . . . Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek. (Submitted on August 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022
2. The Yeates Fords Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022
3. Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
