From Indian territory to Enclave of the Rich That's Ormond Beach

Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:54:06 +0100

Ormond Beach used to be the territory of the Timucuan Indians prior to the arrival of settlers sent by Spanish King Ferdinand VII. After the US Civil War came and went, Ormond Beach was where wealthy families headed when they wanted to escape the harshness of northern winters. Eventually, at the turn of the 20th century, the first automobile races were initiated at the beach due to its hard compact sand surface that lent itself well to car racing. The race would start at south Ormond Beach and end at nearby Daytona Beach. (Up to now, car races are permitted on Ormond Beach to some degree.) The beach which faces the Atlantic Ocean acquired its name of Ormond Beach only in 1949.

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From Indian territory to Enclave of the Rich That's Ormond Beach