Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

Bulow Plantation Ruins is a historic state park preserving the remains of a sugar mill built from coquina stone within about 150 acres of Florida's natural landscape near Bulow Creek. The site contains the standing stone structures and surrounding forest, wetlands, and native vegetation typical of the region.

Charles Wilhelm Bulow established this plantation in 1821 and developed it into a large working farm growing multiple crops. The operation ceased around 1836 and the structures gradually fell into ruin over the following decades.

The plantation demonstrates how early settlers farmed and shaped the Florida landscape. The remaining structures show what daily work and life looked like during that period.

The grounds are walkable with marked trails leading through the natural areas and to the ruins themselves. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes, as the paths pass through forest and natural terrain.

The famous naturalist John James Audubon visited this location in 1831 and documented many bird species during his stay. His observations from Florida later appeared in his well-known bird illustrations.

Location: Flagler County

Inception: 1970

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/bulow-plantation-ruins-historic-state-park

GPS coordinates: 29.43611,-81.14111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53