East Central Region

Titusville

History Named after Col. Henry T. Titus, the city of Titusville was founded in 1867. Orginally named “Sand Point”, Titusville was inhabited by Ais Indians. The indigenous tribe fished the Indian...

Orlando

History It was believed that around 6,000 to 12,000 years ago, the Seminole tribe peopled the present Orlando. In 1837, the Europeans came, and after many wars with the native tribes, the Seminole...

New Smyrna

History New Smyrna is a beach town in East Central Florida featuring miles of sandy beaches, impressive historical and cultural landmarks – perfect drop back for a relaxing holiday. Before Spanish...

Mosquito Lagoon

History Bootleggers during the Prohibition Era smuggled spirits to Mosquito Lagoon even when forbidden. The Vann family was the host of many parties which lasted for many days. That place eventually...

Melbourne

History In the 1920s, evidence of Paleo-Indians in the late Pleistocene era was discovered. Along Crane Creek, bones of mammoths, horses, mastodons, camels, saber-tooth tiger were unearthed. These...