On Utility Street just north of Florida Route 100, on the right when traveling north.
Bunnell Water Tower has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m209101) HM
On State Road 100, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 1, on the left when traveling east.
The Holden House was designed and built in 1918 by Sam Bortree (1859–1918) as a gift for his daughter, Ethel (1892–1977), and son-in-law, Thomas Holden (1892–1974). Holden was the town pharmacist and prominent in business, civic . . . — — Map (db m72918) HM
Near Briarwood Drive, 0.1 miles west of Old Brick Road, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to the former homestead of Isaac I. Moody, Jr. one of four founding fathers of Flagler County. As the county's first major real estate developer and banker, the first politician of note and the prime mover in the development of the "Old . . . — — Map (db m220426) HM
Near Briarwood Drive, 0.1 miles west of Old Brick Road.
Quercus virginiana , Southern Live Oak, can grow to be almost as wide as it is tall. Typically, open grown trees can grow to be as tall as 45 ft. with a spread of nearly 50 ft. The leaves are dark green on top, pale gray underneath and grow . . . — — Map (db m220430) HM
Near Briarwood Drive, 0.1 miles west of Old Brick Road, on the right when traveling west.
In April 1914, I.I. Moody announced the approval of a $650,000 bond issue for a new highway. When finished The Dixie Highway ran south from Hastings in St. John's County through Espanola and followed the railroad tracks into Bunnell. From there, it . . . — — Map (db m220428) HM
On East Moody Boulevard (County Route 100) at North Pine Street, on the right when traveling west on East Moody Boulevard.
William Henry Deen was a pioneer resident of Flagler County. Born in Bailey, Georgia, in 1873, he came to the area from Chipley, Florida, in 1906. “Doc,” as he was known to his friends, was a local farmer. In 1919 he built a home at 805 E. Moody . . . — — Map (db m181289) HM
Near Heritage Crossroads of History Highway (County Route CR205) at Falcon Fire Place.
Honoring All Veterans
On the 50th Anniversary of the
General Joseph E. Johnston Chapter 2317
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bunnell, Florida
May 18, 2012 — — Map (db m212295) WM
On Old Beach Road, 0.4 miles east of Old Kings Road, on the right when traveling east.
In the early 1800's this road was known as the "Old Beach Road". It went from "Old Kings Road" to the Atlantic Ocean, crossing Bulow Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway. This was also the original entrance road to Bulow's Plantation. Today it looks . . . — — Map (db m129992) HM
Near Old Kings Road South, 0.3 miles south of Audubon Road, on the left when traveling south.
The last step in producing sugar on my plantation involved getting it ready to ship north to market. Once the molasses drained from the hogsheads in the curing room, slaves transferred both the sugar and the molasses to this loading area between . . . — — Map (db m234835) HM
Near Bulow Plantation Ruins, 1 mile east of Old Kings Road.
When the Bulow Plantation was active, these boat slips harbored both work and pleasure crafts. The slips have, fortunately, survived time because John Bulow reinforced the embankments with ale and wine bottles which were discarded from house . . . — — Map (db m191598) HM
Near Old Kings Road (County Road 2001) at Old Beach Road, on the right when traveling north.
This was the largest sugar mill in Florida. It was operated by Charles William Bulow and John Joachim Bulow from 1820 until it was burned by the Seminoles in 1836.
Sugar cane was planted in January and February and was ready for harvesting by . . . — — Map (db m100525) HM
Near Bulow Plantation Ruins, 1 mile east of Old Kings Road.
The Bulow Ville plantation house was built in the early 1820s and believed to have resembled the mansion shown. The two and a half story building faced Bulow Creek and had a veranda on all sides. The first floor walls were coquina covered with . . . — — Map (db m191597) HM
Near Old Kings Road South, 0.2 miles north of Plantation Oaks Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Running a successful sugar plantation like mine required a lot of energy. Before the 1800s, sugar mills were largely operated by animal power. Horses or oxen turned the gears that moved the large rollers used to crush cane. By the time I built . . . — — Map (db m234825) HM
Near South Oceanshore Boulevard, 0.3 miles north of South Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
He delighted audiences all across the country with his Southern Gothic tall tales and intricate guitar style, and through his example, inspired high aspirations, personal dignity, and respect for Florida and humanity.
Drowned off this beach . . . — — Map (db m106690) HM
Near Bulow Plantation Ruins, 1 mile east of Old Kings Road.
Vats and drying racks were used for the production of indigo. The vats were large, holding up to two thousand gallons of liquid. The stems and leaves were cut and laid in the larger vat. The stems were covered with a urine and water mix and left to . . . — — Map (db m191593) HM
Near Old Kings Road South, 0.2 miles north of Plantation Oaks Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
After granulating and cooling in the sugar house, my sugar was still not ready to ship out. Although it was granulated, the sugar was still wet with molasses. Slaves scored and spaded this cooled sugar into hogsheads, or large barrels, located . . . — — Map (db m234827) HM
Near Old Kings Road South, 0.3 miles south of Audubon Way, on the left when traveling south.
Getting sugar out of the sugar cane was very hard work. Not only did slaves have to cut the cane exactly when it was mature, they had to crush it and boil the juice as soon as possible in order to get the most and best sugar out of the crop. . . . — — Map (db m234836) HM
Near Bulow Plantation Ruins, 1 mile east of Old Kings Road.
The slave cabin sites evidence the life of enslaved Africans and their forced labor that built and operated this plantation.
The 40 cabins were home to 197 men, women, and children according to the 1830 U.S. Census.
Cabins were arranged . . . — — Map (db m191596) HM
Near Bulow Plantation Ruins, 1 mile east of Old Kings Road.
Each 12 foot by 16 foot cabin had shingled roofs, board floors and walls, with a coquina fire place.
Cabins were outfitted with common household items such as furniture, storage containers and table wear.
A fire pit in the yard was used . . . — — Map (db m191605) HM
Near Bulow Plantation Ruins, 1 mile east of Old Kings Road.
This is a representation of the plantation house that once stood here. The house was built in 1821 and completely destroyed during the Second Seminole War in late January 1836.
The house was once visited by naturalist John James Audubon on . . . — — Map (db m191592) HM
On South 2nd Street (Local Road 100) at South Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west on South 2nd Street.
(Front)
Veterans Memorial Park
Flagler Beach
In Honor of Veterans of All Wars
(Reverse)
In Honor of the Dedication,
Sacrifice, and Valor of Our
United States Veterans —
Past, Present, and . . . — — Map (db m211596) WM
Near North Ocean Shore Boulevard (Florida Route A1A) at Poole Drive, on the left when traveling south.
What’s That Rock on the Beach?
What is that rock growing out of the beach sand? This is Coquina (ko-key-nah), Spanish for “little shell.” Coquina rock is a mixture of shells and quartz sand. It was formed by nature hundreds . . . — — Map (db m153622) HM
Near N Ocean Shore Blvd, 0.1 miles north of Tolstoy Ln.
Founded in 1937 as Marine Studios
The World’s First Oceanarium. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places April 14, 1986 by the Keeper of the National Register, United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m116297) HM
On North Oceanshore Boulevard (State Road A1A) at Tolstoy Lane, on the right when traveling north on North Oceanshore Boulevard.
Born from the partnership of W. Douglas Burden, C.V. Whitney, and Count Ilia Tolstoy, Marine Studios opened in 1938. The attraction was designed for filmmakers to shoot underwater footage and give visitors an opportunity to see marine life live and . . . — — Map (db m104834) HM
Near North Ocean Shore Boulevard (Florida Route A1A) at Whitney Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Prehistoric Garbage Piles
The Native Americans that lived here for thousands of years are known only from the middens and mounds they left behind. Imagine if there were no big trucks to haul your garbage away. What if you simply tossed your . . . — — Map (db m153634) HM
On Central Avenue at Town Center Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Central Avenue.
The loggerhead is an endangered species of sea turtle where most nests in the U.S. reside in Florida.
Artists: Paul Beaulieu and Tom Anastasio
The sculpture is inspired by French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840-1926). Mone's famous . . . — — Map (db m244224) HM
Near Palm Coast Parkway NW at Corporate Drive, on the right when traveling west.
My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my Country’s way
to show they care.
If I could be seen
by all mankind
maybe peace will
come in my lifetime. — — Map (db m105425) WM
Near Corporate Drive at Palm Coast Pkwy NW, on the left when traveling north.
One single surviving Callery Pear tree, known as the “Survivor Tree" was discovered at Ground Zero in October 2001 after enduring the September 11 Terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. The tree was severely damaged with snapped roots, . . . — — Map (db m226139) WM
Near N Ocean Shore Blvd. (National Route A1A) 0.1 miles north of Mala Compra Drive.
Plantations lined the banks of tidal waterways and freshwater rivers in northeast Florida by the late 1700s. Planters sought wealth from rice and indigo and later sea island cotton.
Florida’s Spanish government offered free ownership of land . . . — — Map (db m208300) HM
On Old State Road A1A, 0.5 miles west of N Oceanshore Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Owen and Louise Young retained several staff members to tend the gardens, orchards, buildings and farm animals. No employee was more devoted to Mr. and Mrs. Young than Francisco Lopez, who served as the Young’s cook, chauffeur and groundskeeper . . . — — Map (db m144839) HM
Near Palm Coast Parkway NW at Corporate Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Army • Navy • Marines • Air Force
Coast Guard
City Of Palm Coast
Military Memorial
In honor of the following local
heroes, who made the ultimate sacrifice, whose
dedication and courage will never be forgotten
USAF MSGT. . . . — — Map (db m105381) WM
Near Palm Coast Parkway NW at Corporate Drive, on the right when traveling west.
On September 11, 2001, four hijacked commercial air liners were deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, DC and a field in rural Pennsylvania in what would come to be realized as the most . . . — — Map (db m105384) HM WM
Near Old State Road A1A, 0.5 miles west of North Oceanshore Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The coquina columns to the left stood alongside the original Highway A1A and served as the entrance gate to the Youngs’ winter residence. Coquina, a sedimentary rock made by sand, shells and water, is abundant at Washington Oaks on the Atlantic . . . — — Map (db m144842) HM
On Old Kings Rd N, 0.2 miles north of Fleetwood Drive, on the left when traveling north.
0842 – United Airlines Flight 93 departs Newark Airport for San Francisco.
0930 – Passengers using cell phones call family members and inform them the plane they are on has been hijacked, their families tell passengers of the other . . . — — Map (db m136712) HM WM
Near Waterfront Park Road, 0.7 miles north of Colbert Lane.
Dedicated to sixteen fellow army soldiers killed
and twenty five seriously wounded in a horrific friendly fire
accident on September 2, 1960 – at Garfenwohr, Germany
Thank you to all past, present & future veterans for
their sacrifices . . . — — Map (db m144352) HM
Near Old State Road A1A, 0.5 miles west of North Oceanshore Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Mrs. Louise P. Young was a talented gardener. She designed the ornamental and planned the fruit orchards at Washington Oaks. Her favorite plants were azaleas, camellias, orchids and citrus, all of which remain in the gardens today. After the . . . — — Map (db m144812) HM
Near Old State Road A1A, 0.5 miles west of North Oceanshore Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This restored greenhouse was originally erected in the late 1940s from a prefabricated kit purchased from the National Greenhouse Company of Pana, Illinois. Potted orchids in bloom were brought into the Young’s home for interior decoration and . . . — — Map (db m144838) HM
On Palm Coast Parkway NE at Clubhouse Road, on the left when traveling east on Palm Coast Parkway NE.
Welcome to Palm Coast’s first fire station. Serving as department headquarters from 1977 to 1989, and is still in continuous operation. — — Map (db m135727) HM
Near Waterfront Park Road, 0.8 miles north of Colbert Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Welcome to the
Intracoastal Waterway
One of the most popular features of Waterfront Park is the body of water that winds along the paved paths. This waterway is part of a massive marine highway, known as the Intracoastal Waterway. It is . . . — — Map (db m239834) HM
Near Palm Coast Parkway NW at Corporate Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those brave hearted
men and women who have
honorably served this great
nation and have suffered
and continue to battle the
“Invisible Wounds Of PTSD/TBI.”
“Let their service and sacrifice
never be . . . — — Map (db m105431) WM
Near N Ocean Shore Boulevard (National Route A1A) 0.1 miles north of Mala Compra Drive.
Joseph Hernandez was a significant person in early Florida, with a fascinating life. Part of it was spent at his Mala Compra Plantation, and the main buildings were located on this site.
Planter
Joseph Hernandez acquired three . . . — — Map (db m208294) HM
On North Old Kings Road, 0.3 miles north of Princess Place Road, on the right when traveling north.
This road was built about 1766 when Colonel James Grant was governor of British East Florida. It extended from St. Augustine to Cow Ford (Jacksonville) and north to Colerain, Ga., across the St. Marys River. Later the road was extended south . . . — — Map (db m72754) HM
On Colbert Lane south of Harbor View Drive (Road 100), on the left when traveling north.
Due to an unprecedented construction boom after World War II, Lehigh Portland Cement Company expanded its Allentown, Pennsylvania operation. To curtail the cement shortage they opened new plants across the United States, Bunnell, Florida being . . . — — Map (db m101651) HM
Near Colbert Lane, 0.1 miles north of Harbor View Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Due to an unprecedented construction boom after World War II, Lehigh Portland Cement Company expanded its Allentown, Pennsylvania operation. To curtail the cement shortage they opened new plants across the United States, Bunnell, Florida being . . . — — Map (db m188863) HM
On Clark Lane at Cooper Lane, on the left when traveling west on Clark Lane.
The Levitt & International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation (I.T.T.) purchased 68,000 acres in 1969 for the development of a planned community. The site, named Palm Coast, offered numerous amenities, including a marina and golf course. Built in . . . — — Map (db m103420) HM
On Casper Drive at Cooper Lane, on the left when traveling east on Casper Drive.
Levitt & International Telephone & Telegraph Corp. (ITT) developed 22,000 acres in Flagler County as part of the Palm Coast Project. Their goal was to construct the largest planned community in the nation. Full of scenic drives, golf courses, and a . . . — — Map (db m100406) HM
On North Ocean Shore Boulevard (State Road A1A) 0.1 miles north of Mala Compra Road, on the right when traveling south.
Joseph Martin Hernandez (1788-1857) purchased and worked Mala Compra Plantation, originally a Spanish land grant, from 1816 to 1836. The name Mala Compra means “bad bargain” or “bad purchase” in Spanish. It served as the . . . — — Map (db m99955) HM
Near Palm Coast Parkway NW at Corporate Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Philippine American Association of Palm Coast,
Flagler County, Florida, wholeheartedly dedicated
this Memorial Tree in honor of the Fallen Heroes of
the Philippines and United States of America
who fought as allies during World War II. . . . — — Map (db m105408) WM
Near Old State Road A1A, 0.5 miles west of North Oceanshore Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
This log building was erected in the 1940s to serve as Owen D. Young’s office. The original three room log cabin was constructed from a Northern manufacturer’s prefabricated kit. The large office room is dominated by a coquina rock fireplace and . . . — — Map (db m144834) HM
Near North Oceanshore Boulevard, 0.3 miles west of State Road A1A.
In the 1920s the automobile revolutionized the American way of life. It transformed the nations economy and gave hard working Americans a way to explore beyond their local geography. Families were able to go on weekend vacations to places previously . . . — — Map (db m112211) HM
Once A Marine, Always A Marine
Marine Corps League
Flagler County Detachment 876
Est. 1994
Honoring our fellow Marines and members for their service
and dedication to our country and community.
Semper . . . — — Map (db m152174) WM
On Clark Lane west of Cooper Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Palm Coast was begun in 1969 by the International Telephone & Telegraph (ITT) Corporation. The community was planned by William Levitt of Levitt & Sons, which ITT acquired in 1968. Levitt developed Levittown, NY, to provide affordable homes after . . . — — Map (db m92371) HM
Near Princess Place Road, 2.5 miles east of North Old Kings Road.
In 1791, the King of Spain offered a 1,100-acre land grant to Francisco Pellicer. Henry Mason Cutting purchased the property in 1886, renaming it Cherokee Grove. Featuring local materials including tabby block cladding, cedar and palm tree trunk . . . — — Map (db m101222) HM
Near Old Kings Rd N, 0.2 miles north of Fleetwood Drive.
The Elks are distinctly American and as such we have linked the destiny of our order with the destiny of our country dedicated to those that lost their lives that day. To those that responded and saved thousands, and to our Military which fought . . . — — Map (db m136669) WM
On Pine Lakes Parkway south of Wellington Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Shirley Chisholm... a Trailblazer in American History
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, when she won New York's 12th Congressional District seat, in 1968.
Shirley . . . — — Map (db m211695) HM
Near North Oceanshore Boulevard (National Route A1A) at Tolstoy Lane, on the left when traveling south.
Submarine Hill has long been an important part of Florida history. During World War II, the US Coast Guard kept watch for German U-Boats from this high vantage point. Today, the hill provides a scenic view that allows us to see and celebrate the . . . — — Map (db m188740) HM
On Old State Road A1A, 0.5 miles west of North Oceanshore Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Citrus is one of Florida’s most revered symbols, but few people realize that St. Augustine was the birthplace of the nation’s citrus industry. Here at Washington Oaks, orange groves have been established since the late 1700s. The Youngs acquired . . . — — Map (db m144788) HM
Near Palm Coast Parkway NW at Corporate Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In Honor of the Crew of the USS Liberty - AGTR 5
In recognition of their courageous and faithful
service for military action on June 8, 1967
The following decorations were awarded -
★ Congressional Medal Of Honor ★
2 Navy . . . — — Map (db m152172) HM WM
Near Old Kings Rd N, 0.2 miles north of Fleetwood Drive.
All Gave Some – Some Gave All
423 First Responders made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Due to exposure to toxic chemicals in the air during rescue and recovery efforts, an alarming number continue to die from . . . — — Map (db m137152) HM WM
In colonial times, patriots often gathered by designated trees to sow the seeds of revolution and freedom. Such trees came to symbolize American liberty. This live oak tree is dedicated to the People of Palm Coast as a living tribute to our . . . — — Map (db m152295) WM
Near Malacompra Road east of Ocean Vista Lane, on the right when traveling east.
This hiking path is located on the Old Coast Guard Road, which was established during World War II. In the first half of 1942, German submarines sank more than 35 ships off Florida's coast prompting the military to establish a beach patrol. The . . . — — Map (db m208176) HM
On Old Kings Rd N, 0.2 miles north of Fleetwood Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Washington, DC - Arlington, VA
Killed: 125
Injured: 106
* 0937 – Hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 is crashed into the west side of the Pentagon.
1010 – After sustaining extensive damage from the plane crash and massive . . . — — Map (db m136711) HM WM
Near North Ocean Shore Boulevard (Florida Route A1A) 0.1 miles north of Mala Compra Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Seminoles Become Residents of Florida
Groups of lower Creeks began moving into Florida from central Georgia about 1715. Fifty years later they had established a separate identity as Seminoles. Seminoles were not a united tribe but a group . . . — — Map (db m209524) HM
Near Old Florida Route A1A, 0.5 miles west of North Ocean Shore Boulevard (Florida Route A1A), on the right when traveling south.
In the 1950s, the Youngs constructed a studio for Mrs. Young’s daughter, Virginia Powis Brown, who was a talented artist. Large skylights on the north side of the house fill the studio with natural light. The caretaker’s daughter, Francis Faye . . . — — Map (db m145357) HM
Near Palm Coast Parkway NW at Corporate Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This magnolia tree is dedicated to the memory of
those military members that have gone missing in
action or were listed as prisoners of war. These
personnel were from any service in active combat
units serving in any war or hostile action . . . — — Map (db m105427) WM
The loggerhead is an endangered species of sea turtle where most nests in the U.S. reside in Florida. Artist: Bob Teller. This turtle is a tribute to Nancy Lopez and Billy Casper, two distinguished golfers in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Nancy . . . — — Map (db m159261) HM
This Memorial Is Dedicated To Those Veterans Who In Time Of National Need Have Faithfully Served Their Country And To Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice. — — Map (db m116585) WM
On Old Kings Rd N, 0.2 miles north of Fleetwood Drive, on the left when traveling north.
All gave some – Some gave all
As long as there are Elks
Veterans will never be forgotten
Dedicated to the memory of all who
Proudly served and protected their country. — — Map (db m136664) WM
Near Old State Road A1A, 0.5 miles west of North Oceanshore Boulevard (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling south.
Part of a Spanish Land grant to Bautista Don Juan Ferreira in 1815. Developed as a plantation by General Joseph Hernandez, an early Florida planter. George Washington, related to our first president, married Hernandez' daughter, Louisa, in 1844. . . . — — Map (db m101645) HM
Near Mala Compra Road east of Ocean Vista Lane, on the right when traveling east.
General Joseph Hernandez owned three plantations along the Matanzas River. They were named Belle Vista, Byck's Hammock, and Mala Compra. The latter was his principal plantation and residence. The publicly-owned Mala Compra Plantation Greenway is . . . — — Map (db m212306) HM
On Old Kings Rd N, 0.2 miles north of Fleetwood Drive, on the right when traveling north.
World Trade Center
New York, NY
*0846 – Hijacked American Airlines Flight #11 is crashed into the World trade Center Tower #1
*0903 – Hijacked United Airlines Flight #175 is crashed into the World Trade Center Tower #2 . . . — — Map (db m136705) HM
Near Old State Road A1A, 0.5 miles west of North Oceanshore Boulevard (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling south.
This riverside cottage was the winter home of Owen D. and Louise P. Young. The Young’s primary residence was in Van Homesville, New York. After much consideration, the Youngs decided to build their Washington Oaks home on this raised bank along . . . — — Map (db m144590) HM
