Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ellis Fairbanks and Francis Marion Davis

— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

1. Ellis Fairbanks and Francis Marion Davis Marker

Inscription.
Davis
1896-1980 — 1900-1981
Ellis Fairbanks —Francis Marion
Ellis, a lawyer and Marion a newspaper women, moved to Kissimmee from Marianna in 1922. Ellis served as Osceola Bar Assoc. Pres., City Comm., Mayor, City Attorney, founder FL. Cattlemen’s Assoc., First Nat. Bank, First Fed. S and L., FL. Fish and Game Comm. active in numerous civic clubs and Episcopal Church.
One child: Marion Ellise (Kraljev)

Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 28° 17.479′ N, 81° 24.261′ W. Marker is in Kissimmee, Florida, in Osceola County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Monument Avenue and Lakeview Drive. Marker located at the north side of the Berlinsky Community House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 E Monument Ave, Kissimmee FL 34741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando

and in Central Florida.

It is also in the

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American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Peter and Susie Cox Donegan (here, next to this marker); R. Carlyle and Louise Karlet Bronson (here, next to this marker); Harry Ralph and Loretta Ester Winn Dale (here, next to this marker); George C. and Spicey Vianna Bronson (here, next to this marker); Irlo and Flora Bass Bronson (here, next to this marker); Haley Everett and Ruby Rayburn Duke (here, next to this marker); Charles E. and Ella M. Prather Franklin (here, next to this marker); John J. and Sarah J. Johnston (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

2. Ellis Fairbanks and Francis Marion Davis Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.