Turnbull’s New Smyrna: The Rise and Fall of an 18th-Century British Settlement in Florida
By Rachel Williams The coquina foundation found at the intersection of North Riverside Drive and Washington Street in New Smyrna Beach is a relic of an 18th-century structure, often referred to as the “Old Fort Ruins” or “Turnbull Ruins.” This site holds significant historical value, as it dates back to