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

Burgoyne Commodores

Riverfront Esplanade

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, June 9, 2026

1. Burgoyne Commodores Marker

Inscription. In 1894, Commodore Charles Burgoyne traveled from New York City by train to retire in Daytona Beach. Charles became known for his outstanding public spirit and good heart by hosting community events and contributing food and gifts to the school children. He built a beautiful Esplanade with nighttime lighting and a casino that was a major social hall, and donated the transformed riverfront to the City.
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Commodore Charles Grover Burgoyne. Circa 1910. Halifax Historical Society.

Burgoyne Casino. Circa 1915. Halifax Historical Society.

Thank you to our Burgoyne Commodore Sponsors
The leadership of these businesses are joining the spirit of Charles Burgoyne to continue the legacy of the beautification of downtown Daytona Beach.
Halifax Health • ICI Homes • Advent Health • NASCAR • P&S Homes • Jon Hall Chevrolet • Brown & Brown

Erected by City of Daytona Beach.

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

Location. 29° 12.654′ N, 81° 1.099′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach,

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Florida, in Volusia County. It is in Hodgmans Daytona. It is at the intersection of South Beach Street and Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Beach Street. The marker is located within the Riverfront Esplanade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 179 S Beach Street, 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: Remembering The Burgoyne Casino (here, next to this marker); Charles Grover Burgoyne (a few steps from this marker); Ivey's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); S. H. Kress and Co. Building (within shouting distance of this

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, June 9, 2026

2. Burgoyne Commodores Marker

marker); The History of the W.H. Gardener Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 224 South Beach Street (about 500 feet away); Jessup's Building (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 17, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. The Dogsof Daytona. (Submitted on September 17, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.