Palm Coast in Flagler County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Highway A1A

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 16, 2017

1. Old Highway A1A Marker

Inscription. In the 1920s the automobile revolutionized the American way of life. It transformed the nations economy and gave hard working Americans a way to explore beyond their local geography. Families were able to go on weekend vacations to places previously impossible, and city dwellers had the opportunity to enjoy Sunday drives through the countryside. By 1925, there were 20.1 million registered vehicles in the United States, including 17.5 million passenger cars.

In 1926, the Florida Department of Transportation constructed Highway A1A, originally named FLA 140, to serve the increasing numbers of tourists wanting to see Florida’s beautiful east coast. You are now looking at a place of American history — a segment of historic A1A is preserved here. In 1955, the highway was moved from this location to its current one further east at the request of Owen D. Young.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 29° 38.047′ N, 81° 12.501′ W. Marker is in Palm Coast, Florida, in Flagler County. It can be

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reached from North Oceanshore Boulevard 0.3 miles west of State Road A1A. Located in Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast FL 32137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Citrus Groves (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Studio (approx. 0.2 miles away); Formal Gardens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mr. Young’s Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Caretaker’s Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coquina Columns (approx. ¼ mile away); Young Home (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 16, 2017

2. Old Highway A1A Marker

of all markers in Palm Coast.

A1A Florida Scenic & Historic Byway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. A1A Florida Scenic & Historic Byway

This designated section of State Road A1A begins at the northern boundary of St. Johns County then travels south 72 mies to the southern end of Flagler Beach in Flagler County.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

4. Florida A1A

Florida SR A1A, traveling north to south begins in Fernandina Beach and continues to Key West a, distance of over 500 miles

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,924 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.