Mayo, County Seat of Lafayette County

Historical marker location:

120 West Main Street, Mayo, Florida

( Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 27) west of North Fletcher Avenue (State Road 51), on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1995

Audiobooks about the history of Florida.

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.