Historical Marker

Glenn Hammond Curtiss

Historical marker location:
21 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach, Florida
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Ocean Shore Boulevard and Granada Blvd.,.)

“Fastest Man on Earth”. Birthplace of Speed Park.

The Everglades, one of Florida's most iconic natural landmarks, was not always a protected area. In fact, it was once considered a worthless swamp and was drained and developed for agricultural purposes in the early 20th century.