Flagler County History

Flagler County was established in 1917, and named in honor of Henry M. Flagler, who played such an important role in the development of Florida's East Coast, principally through the building of the Florida East Coast Railroad.

The county is bordered by St. Johns, Putnam and Volusia Counties and the Atlantic Ocean. It is noted for its 20 miles of beach and the site of Marineland.

In 1975, Flagler county Commissioners formed the Palm Coast Service District, a special taxing district to provide government services.

In 1983, Daytona Beach Community College/Flagler opened on 100 acres in Palm Coast, with an outdoor amphitheatre.