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

George Lester and Hilda Claudia Rocker Ivey

— Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

1. George Lester and Hilda Claudia Rocker Ivey Marker

Inscription. Ivey
1897-1966 • 1905-1975
George Lester — Hilda Claudia Rocker
Born in the Shingle Creek area, Lester grew up in Kissimmee. Hilda, a teacher, moved from Georgia in 1920, married Lester in 1922. They had citrus groves in Osceola, Polk and Orange Counties, opening Osceola Fruit Distributors in 1928, adding canning and concentrate plant later. Members of the First Methodist Church, they gave generously to the community.
One Child: Clarence Lester (Jerry)

Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 28° 17.479′ N, 81° 24.262′ 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

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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: John J. and Sarah J. Johnston (here, next to this marker); John Jones and Charlotte Johnston (here, next to this marker); Joseph E. and Immaroe S. Johnston (here, next to this marker); Haley Everett and Ruby Rayburn Duke (here, next to this marker); Charles E. and Ella M. Prather Franklin (here, next to this marker); Pat and Adalene Johnston (here, next to this marker); O. Jennings and Kate Knox (here, next to this marker); Ellis Fairbanks and Francis Marion Davis (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.

Also see . . . Osceola County plant first to introduce chilled juice in fiber cartons.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

2. George Lester and Hilda Claudia Rocker Ivey Marker

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(Submitted on August 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on April 23, 2025, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.