Palm Valley

Historical marker location:

148 Canal Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

( Marker is on Canal Boulevard, 0.1 miles east of Roscoe Boulevard South, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2005

Florida was one of the first states to embrace the automobile, with the first auto race in the state taking place in 1904. Today, Florida is still known for its car culture, with numerous car shows and events taking place throughout the year.