National Register of Historic Places

Dix House

Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Listed
September 5, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88001721

About this property

The Dix House is a historic home in Ormond Beach, Florida, United States. On September 6, 1989, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Dix house was originally built by Colonel Dix for his two sisters. The second floor of the Dix House was built open and used extensively for a wide variety of purposes including an early wedding hall and meeting place. The second floor of the Dix House was called, "Dix Hall" was the site that the colony of New Britain chose to become the City of Ormond on April 22, 1880. More recently the Dix House suffered extensive damage in the hurricanes that visited the area in 2004. In 2007–2008, the home was extensively renovated under the guidance of the historical society to create a period accurate home, with modern amenities. It now has five bedrooms (each with a private bath) and an elevator. The home was purchased in 2016 by Chobee and Becky Ebbets, long time residents of Ormond Beach.

Location

178 N. Beach St.
Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida
29.29062, -81.05743

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Dix House listed on the National Register?

Dix House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Dix House?

Dix House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dix House?

The period of significance for Dix House is recorded as the industrial era.

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