Blog | Volusia History

Robin Mimna

Dec 26, 20241 min read

Life in West Volusia County in 1924: a time of boom, change and inequality

Robin Mimna

Oct 2, 20241 min read

Henry Flagler’s empire: Florida’s growth fueled by convict labor

Robin Mimna

Jul 3, 20242 min read

Think you found a prehistoric artifact? Please leave it alone.

Robin Mimna

Apr 18, 20241 min read

A compelling argument for the origins of the name Volusia - The West Volusia Beacon

Marcalee Parrish

Jan 22, 20243 min read

Beloved Architect and Pioneer Helped Build West Volusia

Robin Mimna

Oct 25, 20233 min read

Tragedy in Lake Helen: Historic Hotel Burns Down on Halloween Night

Robin Mimna

Feb 6, 20232 min read

Volusia's Not So Ancient Ruins: Rio Vista on the Halifax

Robin Mimna

Aug 18, 20223 min read

The Confederate 'Swamp Fox' and the Battle of Horse Landing

Robin Mimna

Feb 3, 20224 min read

Rich In Volusia History — The Cromptons was ahead of its time

Robin Mimna

Sep 12, 20216 min read

Deltona’s Misplaced History: The Lost Community of Saulsville

Robin Mimna

Sep 9, 20214 min read

The Great Freezes of 1894-95 and the Collapse of the Florida Citrus Industry

Robin Mimna

Aug 11, 20215 min read

DeBary Hall's Tragic & Haunted History

Robin Mimna

Aug 10, 20215 min read

Life in West Volusia County in 1924: a time of boom, change and inequality

Henry Flagler’s empire: Florida’s growth fueled by convict labor

Think you found a prehistoric artifact? Please leave it alone.

A compelling argument for the origins of the name Volusia - The West Volusia Beacon

Beloved Architect and Pioneer Helped Build West Volusia

Tragedy in Lake Helen: Historic Hotel Burns Down on Halloween Night

Volusia's Not So Ancient Ruins: Rio Vista on the Halifax

The Confederate 'Swamp Fox' and the Battle of Horse Landing

Rich In Volusia History — The Cromptons was ahead of its time

Deltona’s Misplaced History: The Lost Community of Saulsville

The Great Freezes of 1894-95 and the Collapse of the Florida Citrus Industry

DeBary Hall's Tragic & Haunted History

Spirits of Cassadaga

A very special thank you to the following patrons who have donated to help pay for the site costs:
Cara Cobb &
Lewis & Caryn Long

Life in West Volusia County in 1924: a time of boom, change and inequality

Henry Flagler’s empire: Florida’s growth fueled by convict labor

Think you found a prehistoric artifact? Please leave it alone.

A compelling argument for the origins of the name Volusia - The West Volusia Beacon

Beloved Architect and Pioneer Helped Build West Volusia

Tragedy in Lake Helen: Historic Hotel Burns Down on Halloween Night

Volusia's Not So Ancient Ruins: Rio Vista on the Halifax

The Confederate 'Swamp Fox' and the Battle of Horse Landing

Rich In Volusia History — The Cromptons was ahead of its time

Deltona’s Misplaced History: The Lost Community of Saulsville

The Great Freezes of 1894-95 and the Collapse of the Florida Citrus Industry

DeBary Hall's Tragic & Haunted History

Spirits of Cassadaga

A very special thank you to the following patrons who have donated to help pay for the site costs: Cara Cobb & Lewis & Caryn Long

A very special thank you to the following patrons who have donated to help pay for the site costs:
Cara Cobb &
Lewis & Caryn Long