Historic Sites & Landmarks of New Smyrna Beach
Author | : Robert Redd |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2015-12-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781625852984 |
ISBN-13 | : 1625852983 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Download or read book Historic Sites & Landmarks of New Smyrna Beach written by Robert Redd and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Smyrna Beach is the third-oldest city in Florida behind only St. Augustine and Pensacola. Originally settled by Dr. Andrew Turnbull in 1768, the city accumulated significant, intriguing and stunning monuments to its past. An unusual-looking memorial to world war heroes--a cross, battle helmet and eagle--sits at Riverside Park. One of the oddest sites is a single-stone cemetery with a vault dedicated to the memory of Charles Dummett. Because of the insects that inhabit Ponce Inlet, a well-known landmark was originally named Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse. Local author and historian Robert Redd guides readers through the iconic historical landmarks of "Florida's Secret Pearl."