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Category: History Papers
1950 Flagler County Census
It’s finally here! In celebration of the latest census release, here are some facts about the United States 1950 Census and why it’s important! Saturday, April 1 was the “official census day” in 1950. The U.S. Census is required by…
Post Offices of the PastFlagler County’s Expansion and Mail Delivery
Learn about the little towns and post offices that made up Flagler County more than 100 years ago.
Second Seminole Indian War: Court of Inquiry – Operations in Florida
Transcript of the 25th Congress, 2nd Session, House of Representatives, War Department with correspondence from Gen. Hernandez about the local area.
Second Seminole War (1835-1842) Fortifications in the Volusia and Flagler County AreaForts, Camps and Blockhouses
A listing that includes the name(s), years active, location (in present-day terms), and a brief history of the known fortifications that existed in the present-day Volusia and Flagler County area during the Second Seminole War.
Flagler City and the Florida Land Boom and Bust of the 1920s
The Florida Land Boom of the 1920s did not bypass Flagler County as it swept its way through the state.
Korona’s Historic St. Mary Catholic ChurchBuilt in 1914
The construction of the St. Mary Catholic Church was directed by Rev. Baczyk and built by Izydor Waszwski. Completed in 1914, the sanctuary seats 65 and the first mass was held on May 3, 1914.
Known and Suspected Prehistoric Sites in Flagler County, Florida
A list of known and suspected prehistoric sites located throughout Flagler County.
St. Johns Culture Ceramics Discovered in Flagler County
In 1985, during the “Black Friday” wildfires1 Flagler County workers bulldozed ground near the eastern bank of the Tomoka River in an attempt to prevent flames from moving toward the few homes that were standing in that area during the time. Flagler…
Colonial History of Flagler County
Connecting the dots of early Flagler County Colonial history