The Abbey
Listed as “Abbey, The” · Also known as Thompson's General Store; Rhodes House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Abbey
The Abbey, at 426 S. Beach St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 9, 1987. It was among the first 5 of Daytona Beach’s 27 listings. The Register lists it for its literature, education, exploration/settlement and performing arts, at the state level. It describes its style as Wood Frame Vernacular, as it does for 61 other Florida listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isUnited States historic place. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 196 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
426 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Wood Frame Vernacular style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Wood Frame Vernacular.
Memories of The Abbey
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Abbey
Is The Abbey on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 9, 1987 (Register number 87000615).
Is The Abbey a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mary McLeod Bethune Home, 1 mile away.
Can you visit The Abbey?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Abbey?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 196 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77844236 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.