Emory L. Bennett Park

Historical marker location:

121 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida

( Memorial is on Sams Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Julia Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1994

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.