Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ellis Fairbanks and Francis Marion Davis
— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —
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. Marker 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.
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); George Lester and Hilda Claudia Rocker Ivey (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.
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 78 times since then and 14 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.