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

F.S. (Beany) and Avice Cottrell Ledbetter

— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

1. F.S. (Beany) and Avice Cottrell Ledbetter Marker

Inscription.
Ledbetter
1904-2000 — 1908-1975
F.S. (Beany) — Avice Cottrell

Born in Cordell, GA., Beany moved from Gulfport, Miss. to Kissimmee in 1912. He married Avice, from St. Cloud, FL., in 1926. Beany worked for the Post Office 43 years, the last 17 as Postmaster, retiring in 1968. He was active in Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce and Silver Spurs. He served as Spurs “Big Boss” in 1955.
Children: Don and Joy

Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 28° 17.479′ N, 81° 24.263′ 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. Wilson MacArthur and Minnie Elizabeth Lancaster (here, next to this marker); Dixon (Dick) Forrest Lawson (here, next to this marker); Samuel L. And Margaret J. Lupfer

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(here, next to this marker); Samuel L., Jr. and Corine Gilbert Lupfer (here, next to this marker); A.G. (Gus) and Dessie Samantha Mann (here, next to this marker); Pat and Adalene Johnston (here, next to this marker); O. Jennings and Kate Knox (here, next to this marker); Joe B. and Irene Rae Franklin McCawley (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. F.S. (Beany) and Avice Cottrell Ledbetter Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.