Just outside of Perry is the old Hampton Springs Hotel Site. The history I learned about on this place is that an early Taylor County settler whose wife suffered from rheumatism, was directed by an Indian to these springs. When the water eased her pain and stiffness, Hampton obtained a government grant to the springContinue reading “The Hampton Springs Hotel Site in Taylor County”
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Roadside History: Pershing Highway in Tiger Bay State Forest
Part of the Pershing Highway can be found in Tiger Bay State Forest. This historical road was built in 1917 and was the first highway to connect DeLand to Daytona Beach. It was used up until Hwy 92 opened , the road became abandoned in 1947. If you are passing by this area it’s a niceContinue reading “Roadside History: Pershing Highway in Tiger Bay State Forest”
