The Holden House was built in 1918 by Samuel Merwin Bortree as a wedding gift for his daughter Ethel Lura Bortree Holden, and her husband Tom Edward Holden.
Florida’s New Deal 1933 – 1943
National Register of Historic Places, the material used for nomination of Bunnell City Hall.
History of Flagler County Public Library
The County Commission officially created the Flagler County Public Library in 1987, but its origins date back many years. As early as 1937 a room of the County Courthouse in Bunnell was set aside for a small library sponsored by…
Dead Lake
Looking across Dead Lake you can view Spanish land grants that were given to loyal settlers during the time of the ‘rebellion’ and the Patriot War. Former slave Maria Kingsley was awarded property here. These were called ‘Donation Grants” and there was a shipyard here facing Crescent Lake.
YouTube Videos on Flagler CountyVideo
View this YouTube playlist on Flagler County.
Lewis & Clark Follow the Old Brick RoadVideo
Lewis & Clark of First Coast News follow the Old Brick Road
Veteran’s Day CelebrationFlagler County, Monday, May 27, 2019
We honor Pvt Joseph Brady Wadsworth, United States Marine Corps, a veteran of World War II.
Twin Bridges of the Old Kings RoadVideo Interview
Many historians have attempted to create a foot path north extending to the “Twin Bridges” location spoken of by Mr. Wadsworth.
Public Television – Bulow Plantation FilmVideo Interview
Hidden in a state park in Eastern Central Florida’s Flagler Beach, lie the mysterious ruins of a cultural artifact that dates to the 19th century.
Ray Mercer InterviewVideo Interview
Ray Mercer talks about the early days of living in Flagler County, Florida.