In 1825 Colonel Thomas H. Dummett, planter and officer in the British Marines, acquired the plantations of John Bunch and John Addison, part of which had originally been John Moultrie's Rosetta plantation on the west side of the Tomoka basin, a mile west of present-day Tomoka State Park. His total plantation was about 2,000 acres.

Located on what was known as the Dummett Plantation, a mile west of present-day Tomoka State Park, these ruins are what is believed to be the first steam-powered cane crushing sugar mill in the area.

May 4, 2018 · In its heyday, the Dummett plantation harvested some 2,000 acres of sugarcane to be distilled into rum. Built in 1825, it was the site of the first steam-powered cane crushing mill, helping bring...

Mar 3, 2022 · The Dummitt Plantation Mill Ruins in Ormond Beach, Florida, are a fascinating blend of history and mystery, drawing urban explorers and history enthusiasts alike. From its origins as a sugar mill to its enduring legacy in the citrus industry, the site tells a story of resilience, innovation, and adaptation.

May 15, 2021 · The Dummett Plantation, The McRae Plantation, and The Addison Blockhouse. Overview by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. (Submitted on May 24, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.) Paid Advertisement

Dummitt Sugar and Rum Factory Ruins is a historical site in Ormond Beach, FL that once operated as a sugar and rum production facility. Visitors can explore the remnants of the factory and learn about its role in the local economy during the early 20th century.

Apr 25, 2021 · Also badly damaged is the next curiosity on the loop: Dummitt Plantation Mill Ruins, located within Bulow Creek State Park. At this point, the loop shares the history of plantations dedicated to the growth and processing of sugarcane to make sugar and rum, and the destruction brought upon these plantations by the Seminoles during the Second ...

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Located about two miles north of the Tomoka State Park entrance, Dummett Sugar Mill ruins date back to 1825 and once served as a prosperous sugar mill and rum distillery. It was home to the first steam-powered cane-crushing mill in the United States, playing a significant role in bringing the Industrial Revolution to the country. Although the …