Hodgmans Daytona in Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Charles Grover Burgoyne

— Riverfront Esplanade —

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, January 7, 2026

1. Charles Grover Burgoyne Marker

Inscription. Charles Grover Burgoyne, at age of 47, traveled to Daytona Beach in 1894 from New York City by way of the new Henry Flagler railroad with his wife Mary. They fell in love with the city and decided that it was where they would retire.

In 1897, Charles Burgoyne was elected Mayor of Daytona. Burgoyne had an outstanding public spirit and a good heart. He paid for all of the street lighting at night for the protection of commuters and contributed money for many civic improvements. Although Mary and Charles had no children during their marriage, they had a great love of children. They contributed the funds to provide every student with milk daily.

The Burgoyne Esplanade was donated to the city shortly before his death, which is known today as the Riverfront Esplanade.

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Commodore Charles Grover Burgoyne. Halifax Historical Society.

Mr. Charles Grover Burgoyne sitting in his home. Halifax Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 29° 12.653′ N, 81° 1.106′ W.

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Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. It is in Hodgmans Daytona. It can be reached from the intersection of South Beach Street and Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located within the Riverfront Esplanade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 179 S Beach St, Daytona Beach FL 32114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in First Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Burgoyne Commodores (a few steps from this marker); Remembering The Burgoyne Casino (a few steps from this marker); Ivey's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); S. H. Kress and Co. Building (within shouting

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, January 7, 2026

2. Charles Grover Burgoyne Marker

distance of this marker); The History of the W.H. Gardener Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jessup's Building (about 500 feet away); 224 South Beach Street (about 500 feet away); Jackie Robinson Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.

Also see . . .
1. Great Floridians 2000 Charles Grover Burgoyne Daytona Beach Florida . (Submitted on September 16, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. The Dogs of Daytona. (Submitted on September 16, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)

Charles Grover Burgoyne Home image. Click for full size.

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3. Charles Grover Burgoyne Home

Residence of "Great Floridian" Charles G. Burgoyne in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.