Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Shingle Creek Regional Park & Trail
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 25, 2025
1. Shingle Creek Marker
An abundance of native wildlife including endangered and protected species make their homes within the Shingle Creek Regional Park.
Shown here: A majestic Great Egret fishing for its next meal.
Early settlers harvested Cypress trees for use as building "shingles" thus giving name to the Headwaters of the Everglades "Shingle Creek".
Shown here: A spectacular example of an early settler's home is easily viewed by paddling Shingle Creek.
At the turn of the century, bridges were constructed over Shingle Creek to accommodate residents and businesses. Transporting citrus and cattle was critical for commerce. Today, new bridges are used by hikers and bicyclists, however, remnants of the old bridge abutments can still be seen along the creek.
This park is governed by City of Kissimmee and Osceola County Ordinances.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 28° 18.179′ N, 81° 27.056′ W. Marker is
this page online
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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Shingle Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Fletcher Park (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lanier Legacy (approx. one mile away); Cattlemans Barn (approx. one mile away); Home Sweet Home (approx. one mile away); A Working Yard (approx. one mile away); Raymond V. Lanier: A Progressive Farmer
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 25, 2025
2. Shingle Creek Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 25, 2025
3. Shingle Creek Marker & Paddling Center
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 25, 2025
4. Shingle Creek
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 25, 2025
5. Shingle Creek Trail Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
