Koreshan State Historic Site


Koreshan State Historic Site

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Florida
Location:At the intersection of US 41 and Corkscrew Road at Estero.
Facilities:60 full-facility wooded campsites, picnic area, playground, trails, interpretive exhibits, boat ramp, restrooms (é).
Activities:Camping, canoeing/kayaking, freshwater fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, guided tours.
Special Features:In 1894, Cyrus Reed Teed brought his followers toEstero to build New Jerusalem for his faith, Koreshanity. The colony,known as Koreshan Unity, believed that the entire universe existedwithin a giant, hollow sphere. After Teed's death the colony beganfading, and in 1961 the last four members deeded the land to the state.
Address:PO Box 7
Estero, FL 33928
Phone:239-992-0311
Fax:239-992-1607
Web: www.floridastateparks.org/koreshan
Size: 163 acres land; 0.5 acres water.
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