William Bartram Trail

Historical marker location:

2309 River Ridge Road, DeLand, Florida

( Marker can be reached from River Ridge Road (County Road 4125) 0.8 miles south of Hontoon Road.)

Traced 1773-1777. Deep South Region.

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.