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Samuel L. And Margaret J. Lupfer

— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —

 
 
Samuel L. And Margaret J. Lupfer Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022
1. Samuel L. And Margaret J. Lupfer Marker
Inscription.
Lupfer
1863-1936 — 1866-1926
Samuel L. — Margaret J.


The Lupfers came from Pennsylvania in 1885. He worked for Disston processing sugarcane until the 1890’s. For a short time he grew vegetables on East Lake and Lake Tohopekaliga. He founded Osceola Hardware Company and was its president at the time of his death.
Children: Earle, Nellie, Lucy, Fred, McClure, Sam Jr.
 
Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureIndustry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
 
Location. 28° 17.479′ N, 81° 24.263′ W. Marker is in Kissimmee, Florida, in Osceola County. It can be reached from East Monument Avenue near 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
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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: Wilson MacArthur and Minnie Elizabeth Lancaster (here, next to this marker); Dixon (Dick) Forrest Lawson (here, next to this marker); F.S. (Beany) and Avice Cottrell Ledbetter (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.
 
Samuel L. And Margaret J. Lupfer Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022
2. Samuel L. And Margaret J. Lupfer 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 236 times since then and 24 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.
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