World War I Memorial in Osteen
Osteen, Florida is an unincorporated community located in southwest Volusia County. The Hickory Bluff Preserve, a 150-acre nature preserve with hiking and horse trails is located in Osteen.
[edit] History
Osteen was named after Hezikiah Osteen (1821–1904) a cattle rancher, who with his wife, Susan Gaskins Osteen (1826–1886), originally settled in the community in the 19th century. Prior to Osteen, the community was known as Saulsville. A member of the Osteen family fought for the Confederacy in the American Civil War, and was either wounded or killed in battle. [2] A plaque is dedicated to the founders of the city in the civic center that was built in 1968. The city was once incorporated and the abandoned city hall is located on the corner of Railroad Avenue just west of the post office. Also located within Osteen is the Cypress Point Golf Club, a nine-hole executive length golf course.
[edit] Schools
The community is home to the Osteen Elementary School, which is part of the Volusia County School District. Osteen Elementary is home of the Broncos.
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