Our county is named in honor of the Seminole Tribe leader Osceola, who is said to have meant “Black Drink” or is a corrupted English pronunciation of the Seminole name for “Black Drink Singer”. Born in 1804, Billy Powell was named at birth, the son of a Black Seminole mother of Creek origin and a white Alabama trader named William Powell. The young Osceola was […]
Considered “one of Kissimmee’s most colorful inhabitants”, Mr. Walter Savage, also known as Rube Lamont (LaMonte), was born in Morris County, New Jersey, in 1875 and raised mainly in Kansas. But he would find his way to Osceola County in the early 1900s by traveling with and befriending a circus aerial act, The Flying Costellos, made up of Charlie, Doc, and Edith Laughlin from Kissimmee. […]
Osceola History is honoring its 75th year. In celebration of such an achievement it is important to acknowledge the previous passions and initial leadership that established the Osceola County Historical Society on October 29, 1949. As recorded by Alma Hetherington, past president of Osceola County Historical Society and prominent author, credit should be given to the late Charles and Twylah Hartley of St. Cloud. The […]
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Osceola County’s Pioneer Village with the help of our trained and knowledgeable tour guides. Osceola History is delighted to offer guided tours every Saturday, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about the fascinating heritage of the region. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of the Pioneer Village tour experience. […]