New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Eldora House
— Canaveral National Seashore —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 1, 2020
1. Eldora House Marker
Built on the homeland of Robert S. Nelson prior to 1895, the house that once stood here survived at least six periods of occupation and numerous owners over its 100-year life span. Called the Eldora House – but also known as the “Home Place” in Volusia County records – the house was located near the center of the Eldora community. The structure remained a well known landmark after the original village and its residents faded into history.
In 1980 the National Park Service evaluated the house and judged it too costly to restore. Its loss inspired local citizens to work to save the State House, two hundred feet south of here.
Caption The Eldora Home is seen here as it was being fenced off for safety in 1982. Its distinguished exterior hid extensive internal decay.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 28° 54.574′ N, 80° 49.242′ W. Marker is in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from South Atlantic Avenue, 2 miles south of Trout Avenue. The marker is within the Cape Canaveral National Seashore Park, at the south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eldora Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Eldora Village (about 700 feet away); A Gateway to the Stars (approx. 1.2 miles away); Turtle Mound (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Mound Builders (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Caretakers (approx. 2.8 miles away); Preserving the Mound (approx. 2.9 miles away); Mounds of Evidence (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Smyrna Beach.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 1, 2020
2. Eldora House Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 1, 2020
3. Eldora House
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on October 21, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
