History of Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

1895 - Daytona
Dayto'na, a post-village of Volusia co, Fla, on the W. bank of the Halifax River, near the Atlantic Ocean, 47 miles by rail S.E. of Palatka. It has 4 churches, a bank, a newspaper office, and manufactures of lumber. Pop. 771.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1905 - January 31 - 1st auto to exceed 100 mph (161 kph), A G MacDonald, Daytona Beach

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1916
Daytona, a banking post-town of Volusia oo., Fla., on the W. bank of the Halifax River, near the Atlantic Ocean, on the Florida East Coast R., 47 miles SE. of Palatka. It is largely engaged in orange and strawberry culture. Pop. in 1900, 1690.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1926 - July 27 - A hurricane came inland near Daytona Beach, FL. The hurricane caused 2.5 million dollars damage in eastern Florida, including the Jacksonville area.

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1929 - BIBLE DEATH PUTS END TO SPEED TESTS. WHITE GIVES AWAY CAR AND SEGRAVE IS RETIRING.
Daytona Beach, Fla., March 14. (I.N.S.) - The tragic climax of the international speed tests, which resulted in death to LEE BIBLE, racing driver, and CHARLES TRAUB, a camerman, today plunged officials of Daytona Beach into deepest gloom and brought this year's death-defying races to an abrupt close.

BIBLE, a mechanic in a Daytona Beach garage, was killed yesterday afternoon, while thundering down the nine-mile ocean speedway in "The Triplex," the seven ton American car he was driving in an attempt to shatter the world's automobile speed record set Monday at 231.36 miles an hour by Major H. O. D. SEGRAVE of England. BIBLE'S powerful machine skidded on a wet spot on the beach course, swerved violently, leaped into the air, struck a sand dune and rolled back onto the beach. He was traveling at a speed of 202 miles an hour at the time of the accident.

TRAUB, standing at the edge of the course taking a picture, was struck before he could leave his tracks. His body was cut in two.... Read MORE...

1936 - March 8 - The first stock car race is held in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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1947 - December 14 - The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is founded in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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1970 - November 7 - Race riots in Daytona Beach Florida

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Daytona Beach, Florida:
Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier: The heart of Daytona Beach's entertainment scene, the Boardwalk and Pier is packed with shops, restaurants, and amusements. You can also take a stroll along the iconic pier, which offers fantastic views of the coastline.

Daytona International Speedway: If you're a motorsports enthusiast, this is a must-visit. Home to the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24, you can take a guided tour of the track and even drive on it if you're lucky.

Beach Time: Of course, you can't visit Daytona Beach without hitting the beach. The long stretches of sandy shores are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or even some beach volleyball.

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum: Just a short drive south of Daytona Beach, this historic lighthouse offers breathtaking views from the top. You can also explore the museum to learn about the area's maritime history.

Museum of Arts and Sciences: This is a great place to explore art, science, and history. The museum houses a... Read MORE...