New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
New Smyrna Museum Of History
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 23, 2020
1. First School In New Smyrna and Volusia County Marker
This museum occupies the site of the first school in New Smyrna and Volusia County. It was built in 1872 at a cost of $42 and was a school for children of all ages.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 29° 1.543′ N, 80° 55.336′ W. Marker is in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on Sams Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Canal Street, on the left when traveling north. Building now occupied by the New Smyrna Museum of History. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emory L. Bennett Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Turnbull Canal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); To the Past... (about 500 feet away); Dr. Andrew Turnbull (about 500 feet away); Anniversary of Shelling by Union Gunboats (about 500 feet away); 1768 British Colony of New Smyrna (about 500 feet away); Site of Sheldon's New Smyrna Hotel (about 600 feet away); The Connor Library (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Smyrna Beach.
Also see . . . New Smyrna Museum Of History
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 23, 2020
2. New Smyrna Museum Of History Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 23, 2020
3. Historic Site plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
