9 Heritage Crossroads Miles Of History

Heritage Crossroads: Miles of History Scenic Highway

Byway Length: 98 Miles

Designated: November 19, 2008

FDOT District: 5

Overview

The history of Heritage Crossroads Heritage Highway is the history of this great country. It is one of hard work and innovation. The segments of roadway and the communities that comprise this byway embrace the heritage of the people that built this region. For over 300 years, Prehistoric man, Native American tribes, European conquerors, colonists that settled in this region, and even tourists of the pre-Interstate Highway era have traveled the Heritage Crossroads network of roads.

Present day visitors to the highway are like these early travelers and are attracted to the area because of its spirit, history, natural beauty and compelling story. Students of Native American cultures as well as those intrigued with the era of English and Spanish conquerors can experience native settlements, preserved marching trails and encampments of the European armies and long-lost properties from the region’s plantation era. In the 1950s and 60s, young families again traveled these same roadways to the motels, restaurants and beaches of Florida. Today, the next generation of families is doing the same as their parents did passing through the back roads of this unique area that remains relatively unchanged.

Dive into the history of Flagler County, Florida and the United States with a drive along the Heritage Crossroads Heritage Highway. You’re assured to have a captivating journey through time.

Byway Website: heritagecrossroadshighway.org
Byway Map: Downloadable PDF Map

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Byway Resources

Associated Resources

These are specific resources for this byway. See Associated Florida Resources for connections to organizations affecting all byways in Florida.

Flagler County Tourism:
http://www.flaglerchamber.org/

St. Johns County:
http://www.stjohnscountychamber.com/

Flagler County:
http://www.flaglercounty.org/

Flagler County Historical Society
http://www.flaglercountyhistoricalsociety.com/

Florida Agricultural Museum
http://www.floridaagmuseum.org/

African American Cultural Society
http://www.aacspalmcoast.org/

General Directions

This network of roads is located in Flagler, Volusia and St. Johns Counties in the northeastern part of the state and is centered at the hub in Bunnell.  The byway can be accessed from I-95 in the Palm Coast via US 1.

Daytona Beach International Airport
25 miles (30 minutes)

This airport is located off exit 261 on Interstate 95 (I-95), approximately 25 miles south of Bunnell, the heart of the Heritage Crossroads corridor. It is located near the famous Daytona International Speedway on International Speedway Boulevard (US 92)

Flagler County Airport
Located along the Heritage Crossroads corridor on Moody Boulevard (SR 100), is the Flagler County Airport. The airport currently serves small, executive-style planes. This airport offers immediate access to the heritage highway.

Jacksonville International Airport
68 miles (1 hour 15 minutes)

Follow the signs for the Interstate 95 (I-95) south to exit 284 and head west towards Bunnell or east towards Flagler Beach.

Orlando International Airport
80 miles (1 hour 30 minutes)

Follow the signs from the airport for SR 417 (toll facility) north. Travel north on SR 417 until it ends at Interstate 4 (I-4). Travel east on I-4 to Interstate 95 (I-95) and head north to exit 284. Head west towards Bunnell or east towards Flagler Beach.