The Three Chimneys
The site was part of a 20,000-acre grant awarded to Richard Oswald by King George III in 1764 for the production of sugar, rum and indigo.
Originally known as the Swamp Settlement, it consisted of over 300 cleared acres and included outbuildings, an overseer's house, grain houses, a sugar house, distillery works, and a sugar mill.
Erected 2012 by National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, project of the 2009-2012 administration Georgia C. Holder, National President, Patricia G. Roberts, Florida State Regent.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 29° 16.734′ N, 81° 4.54′ W. Marker is in Ormond Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on Granada Boulevard (State Road 40) 0.1 miles east of North Old Kings Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ormond Beach FL 32174, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.