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

Henry Tolle and Ruby Fletcher Simmons

— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

1. Henry Tolle and Ruby Fletcher Simmons Marker

Inscription.
Simmons
1903-1984 — 1904-1987
Henry Tolle — Ruby Fletcher

Henry, a fourth generation Floridian, was a life long resident of Osceola Co. Ruby, a Georgia native, married Henry in 1924. He was in the furniture business for 60 yrs. They were leaders in civic affairs, the First Methodist Church and were chosen Farm Bureau’s City Family of the Year in 1971. Ruby was honored as First Lady of Osceola Co. in 1980.
Children: Richard G. and Nina Sue

Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 28° 17.479′ N, 81° 24.264′ 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, 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: George Thomas and Eva Leora Pfann Singeltary (here, next to this marker); Young and Nora Tindall (here,

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next to this marker); Alexander Edwin and Nancy Temperance Partin Whaley (here, next to this marker); Alfred Washington and Bertha Lee Hall Winn (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

2. Henry Tolle and Ruby Fletcher Simmons Marker

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

3. Henry Tolle and Ruby Fletcher Simmons Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on July 27, 2023, by Steven Owens of Lake Alfred, Florida. 3. submitted on August 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.