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

M. Lee and Emma Beatrice Rogers

— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

1. M. Lee and Emma Beatrice Rogers Marker

Inscription.
Rogers
1883-1934 — 1890-1962
M. Lee — Emma Beatrice

Lee was born in Pavo, GA., Emma in Apopa, FL., married in Sanford, FL. in 1908. A brick mason, restaurateur, farmer, grocer, and dairyman. Emma and sons ran the grocery on Broadway until 1942. Active in the First Methodist Church, a church circle was named after Emma.
Children: Twins - Helen and Hazel, Albert, Murray and Kenneth

Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

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. 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

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(here, next to this marker); William Glenn and Donna Haupt Ray (here, next to this marker); Joe B. and Irene Rae Franklin McCawley (here, next to this marker); E.L.D. and Spicey Ann Overstreet (here, next to this marker); Henry Tolle and Ruby Fletcher Simmons (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. M. Lee and Emma Beatrice Rogers Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.