Ormond Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Glenn Hammond Curtiss
Fastest Man on Earth
| | Birthplace of Speed Park | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 9, 2019
1. Glenn Hammond Curtiss Marker
Beach, Curtiss seta a land speed
record of 136.4 MPH on his
V-8 powered motorcycle. He was
considered the “Fastest Man on
Earth” until 1911. Shortly after his
famous run, he entered the field
of aviation. Today he is known as
the “Father of Naval Aviation”
and the “Founder of the
American Aircraft Industry”.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports.
Location. 29° 17.555′ N, 81° 2.373′ W. Marker is in Ormond Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. It can be reached from the intersection of Ocean Shore Boulevard and Granada Blvd.,. Marker located within Birthplace Of Speed Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Daytona Beach FL 32118, 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: Ormond Beachs Longest Held Land Speed Record (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace Of Speed (a few steps from this marker); Beach Racers (within shouting distance of this marker); Ormond Fire House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ormond Garage (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emmons Cottage c. 1885 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans of the Korean War (approx. 0.4
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 9, 2019
2. Glenn Hammond Curtiss Marker
Public Domain
3. Glenn Hammond Curtiss and his V-8 motorcycle
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 576 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
