Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tree Firemark
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 2, 2023
1. Tree Firemark Marker
issued in 1805 in
Philadelphia. First mark
that insured buildings
surrounded by Trees
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 28° 17.614′ N, 81° 24.375′ W. Marker is in Kissimmee, Florida, in Osceola County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 532 (County Route CR552) and East Monument Avenue, on the right when traveling south on County Road 532. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Broadway Avenue, 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. The Great Endurance Run (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument of The States (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesley Memorial Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Standard Oil Filling Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Young and Nora Tindall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Edwin and Nancy Temperance Partin Whaley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alfred Washington and Bertha Lee Hall Winn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Tolle and Ruby Fletcher Simmons (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.
Also see . . . A Short History of Fire Marks, The World’s Hottest Insurance-Related Antiques
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 2, 2023
2. Tree Firemark Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
