Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Congregations
— Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek —
St. Peters
Narcoossee, a community comprised of English immigrants began to meet for worship services in 1887, sometimes gathering in homes. Lt. Colonel William E. Cadman took the lead in raising funds to build a church. Construction began in 1892 on the Gothic style church designed by an Orlando architect. The lumber and roof shakes came from the Fell-Davidson sawmill in Narcoossee.
A Model Church
Consecrated the Episcopal Church of St. Peter on February 9, 1898, the rustic brown church nestled among the pine trees served the community until 1920: It sat dormant until 1930 when the decision was made to move the structure to St. Cloud and join it to St.Luke's church. A rededication service was held in 1931, creating the Church of St. Luke and St. Peter.
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St. Peters Church, circa 1900
In the early 20th century, a drop in Narcoossee's population caused the St. Peters Church to close. In 1930, Jane Cadman worked with St. Luke’s Mission to foster the buildings move to St. Cloud, where it would once again serve a growing community. Image courtesy of Orange County Regional History Center
Kissimmee’s First Church circa 1883
The First Baptist chuch was formed after six men met in a blacksmith shop. They built a modest, temporary structure of palm fronds and cypress poles. In the 1890s, Pastor Bell, a carpenter, built much of their new wooden church. In 1917, a new brick church was built — it even had electricity! Courtesy Osceola County Historical Society
Erected by City of Kissimmee and Osceola County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 28° 19.114′ N, 81° 27.365′ W. Marker is in Kissimmee, Florida, in Osceola County. Marker can be reached from Babb Road, 0.2 miles north of Princess Lane, on the right when traveling north. Located in Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2491 Babb Road, Kissimmee FL 34746, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A British Officer Finds Paradise in Florida (a few steps from this marker); The Village Depot (a few steps from this marker); Discover Frontier Communities (a few steps from this marker); A General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Ranch House (within shouting distance of this marker); James C. Tyson: A Florida Cracker (within shouting distance of this marker); Community-Centered Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Works (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.
Also see . . . Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek. (Submitted on September 4, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.