Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Charles E. and Ella M. Prather Franklin
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022
1. Charles E. and Ella M. Prather Franklin Marker
1834-1912 1864-1935
Charles E. Ella M. Prather
The Franklins came to Kissimmee from Saluda County, South Carolina, in 1902. Charles was a horse trader and citrus grower. He was active in real estate in the Kissimmee area and the county. The court house addition is built on former Franklin property.
Children: Anna Rae, Ruth and Irene Rae
Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
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 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: Haley Everett and Ruby Rayburn Duke (here, next to this marker); John J. and Sarah J. Johnston (here, next to this marker); John Jones and Charlotte Johnston (here, next to this marker); Joseph E. and Immaroe S. Johnston
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022
2. Charles E. and Ella M. Prather Franklin Marker
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 191 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.
