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

Joe B. and Irene Rae Franklin McCawley

— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

1. Joe B. and Irene Rae Franklin McCawley Marker

Inscription.
McCawley
1893-1979 — 1902-1966
Joe B. — Irene Rae Franklin

Joe was born in Kentucky, Irene in Kissimmee. Joe moved to Kissimmee in the 1920’s. Married in 1926, they settled in Kissimmee Park in 1929. He was a citrus grower, nurseryman, active in real estate and many businesses. He owned the Duck Inn Restaurant on Main Street and was co-founder of Esper Products Deluxe.
One Child: Joe B., Jr.

Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 28° 17.479′ N, 81° 24.263′ 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.

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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: E.L.D. and Spicey Ann Overstreet (here, next to this marker); M.M. (Mack) and Jeanette (Abbie) Overstreet (here, next to this marker); Henry Oscar and Bertha Bass Partin (here, next to this marker); Henry Mitchell and Ida Leora McCarg Pfann (here, next to this marker); Charlie Fox and Sarah Alice Prevatt (here, next to this marker); William Glenn and Donna Haupt Ray (here, next to this marker); M. Lee and Emma Beatrice Rogers (here, next to this marker); Wilson MacArthur and Minnie Elizabeth Lancaster (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. Joe B. and Irene Rae Franklin McCawley 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 200 times since then and 15 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.