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Daytona Beach, Florida

Located in Volusia County, Florida, Daytona Beach was established in 1870. NASCAR born from Daytona beach racing. Daytona 500 is 'The Great American Race.'.
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Founded 1870 | Population 78,000 | Peak 78,000 (2024) | County Volusia County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Daytona Beach, Florida

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1870Founded: Daytona Beach was founded in Volusia County.
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1903Beach Speed Records: Hard sand for racing.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Daytona Beach's identity and economy.
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1959Daytona Speedway: Daytona 500 'Great American Race.'.
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2000Bike Week: Massive motorcycle rally.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1870 Culture
Founded
1903 Sports
Beach Speed Records
1942 Government
Military Presence
1959 Sports
Daytona Speedway
2000 Culture
Bike Week

Did You Know?

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NASCAR born from Daytona beach racing.
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Daytona 500 is 'The Great American Race.'.
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You can still drive on parts of the beach.
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Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County, Florida.
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Daytona Beach was founded in 1870.

Famous People from Daytona Beach, Florida

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Bob Ross
Clinical Coder, Artist · Born Oct 29, 1942 · Died Jul 4, 1995 (age 52)
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Vince Carter
Restaurateur, Basketball Player · Born Jan 26, 1977 · Age 49
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Blackbear
Singer, Record Producer · Born Nov 27, 1990 · Age 35
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Marshall Teague
Formula One Driver · Born Feb 22, 1922 · Died Feb 11, 1959 (age 36)
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Lee H. Hamilton
Lawyer, Politician · Born Apr 20, 1931 · Died Feb 3, 2026 (age 94)
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