Koreshan State Historic Site

Infobox_protected_area | name = Koreshan State Historic Site
iucn_category = V

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locator_x = 230
locator_y = 160
location = Lee County, Florida, USA
nearest_city = Estero, Florida
lat_degrees = 26
lat_minutes = 25
lat_seconds = 59
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 81
long_minutes = 48
long_seconds = 58
long_direction = W
area = 135 acres
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governing_body = Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Koreshan State Historic Site is a state park in Lee County, Florida located on U.S. Highway 41 at Corkscrew Road. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Placeson 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.

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.

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.

Gallery

Hours

References

[http://www.floridastateparks.org/koreshan/default.cfm Koreshan State Historic Site] at [http://www.floridastateparks.org Florida State Parks]