Volusia County

The Birthplace of Volusia County: A Hidden Story Beside the St. Johns River

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Historic bronze marker identifying the Birthplace of Volusia County mounted beneath a weathered oak tree beside the St. Johns River in Volusia, Florida.

Sometimes the best discoveries aren’t on the itinerary—they’re the ones you almost drive past. I almost missed this stop. Just after crossing the St. Johns River, a small green historical marker caught the corner of my eye. By the time I realized what I’d seen, I was already past it. If you’ve followed Travel Made … Read more

Florida’s Secret Time Capsule Village: Walking Through Barberville Pioneer Settlement

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Historic Barberville Central High School building at Barberville Pioneer Settlement in Florida beneath a bright blue sky with large white clouds and an old school bell in the foreground.

There are places that feel preserved. And then there are places that feel rescued. The road into Barberville Pioneer Settlement narrows beneath sprawling live oaks draped in Spanish moss, the kind of old Florida canopy that makes the world feel quieter before you even arrive. The modern world slowly slips into the rearview mirror. Traffic … Read more