Koreshan State Historic Site

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Koreshan State Historic Site
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
Location	Lee County, Florida, USA
Nearest city	Estero, Florida
Coordinates	26°25′59″N 81°48′58″W / 26.43306, -81.81611
Area	135 acres
Governing body	Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Koreshan State Historic Site is a Florida State Park, USA, located on U.S. Highway 41 at Corkscrew Road. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1976 under the designation of Koreshan Unity Settlement Historic District.

It contains areas of pine flatwoods habitat and the site of a religious colony, the Koreshan Unity, whose last members deeded the land to the state in 1961.

Contents 1 Fauna 2 Recreational Activities 3 Gallery 4 Hours 5 References

[edit] Fauna

Among the wildlife of the park are gopher tortoises, bobcats, Grey foxes, river otters and alligators, as well as such birds as swallow-tailed kites, bald eagles, bobwhite quail, and red-shouldered hawks.

[edit] Recreational Activities

Activities include fishing, picnicking, and boating, as well as camping, canoeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Amenities include a campground, boat ramp, canoe rentals, trails and a picnic area on the Estero River. Beach activities along the Gulf, and kayak rentals on the Estero River are available within a relatively short distance outside the park.

[edit] Gallery

Founder's Hall.	The Planetary Court.	The Bamboo Landing.	An ornamental bridge.
A Gopher Tortoise in the park.	An Otter on the Estero River.	Herons on the Estero.

[edit] Hours

Florida state parks are open between 8 A.M. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).

[edit] References

Koreshan State Historic Site at Florida State Parks

• Koreshan State Historic Site is at coordinates 26°25′59″N 81°48′58″W / 26.433, -81.816 (Koreshan State Historic Site)Coordinates: 26°25′59″N 81°48′58″W / 26.433, -81.816 (Koreshan State Historic Site)

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