Plantation Road is a one lane, dirt, canopied road with thick underbrush that embraces both sides, creating a tunneled entrance. We found this treasure by traveling north of Daytona Beach on A1A road to Tomoka State Park. Head west at the High Draw Bridge Road to Old Dixie Highway. Follow the blue signs that say "Sugar Plantation Ruins".
This is a very impressive ruin with a very sad story. Settlers tried moving in on Seminole land. The government intended to send the Seminoles to reservations and a war erupted. This all took place in the early 1800's. Several plantations and "Bulowville" were burned. The sugar mill was built out of stone so it still stands and is very stately indeed.
Along with the ruins is the Bulow Creek. There is a boat ramp for canoes and 13 miles of creek to follow. Now Janet and I will not be getting into the same canoe together on this creek but if any of you are game for adventure, this looks like a beautiful possibility. Be sure and bring the insect repellent and plenty of it. Bernadette
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