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

John J. and Sarah J. Johnston

— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

1. John J. and Sarah J. Johnston Marker

Inscription.
Johnston
1843-1915 — 1851-1931
John J. — Sarah J.

John’s family emigrated from Ireland to Canada in the 1850’s. Married Sarah in 1875. Moved to Nebraska, where he became a farmer. In 1895, he brought a carload of horses to Florida, decided to stay and become a southern farmer and commercial fisherman.
Children: Mary, Susana, Margaret, Elizabeth, John, Pat, James, Joe, William, Pogue, Aaron, Addie

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 1895.

Location. 28° 17.479′ N, 81° 24.262′ 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,

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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: John Jones and Charlotte Johnston (here, next to this marker); Joseph E. and Immaroe S. Johnston (here, next to this marker); George Lester and Hilda Claudia Rocker Ivey (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); Pat and Adalene Johnston (here, next to this marker); O. Jennings and Kate Knox (here, next to this marker); Ellis Fairbanks and Francis Marion Davis (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. John J. and Sarah J. Johnston Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.