Brownie’s historic life and grave
Brownie the Town Dog of Daytona Beach was a stray dog who lived in downtown Daytona Beach from 1939 until his death in 1954. He lived in a custom dog house, had a bank account in the Florida Bank & Trust and dined on steak and ice cream. He had no owner and was loved by the entire city. Brownie was featured in local and national publications and became one of the most written about dogs in US history.
Brownie’s grave is one of the most visited dog memorials in the world and has been honored as:
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- One of the top 7 famous dog graves in the World.
- One of the top 21 dog memorials in the world.
- One of the 21 Quirkiest Local Landmarks in Small Town America.
Brownie’s grave is located in historic downtown Daytona Beach’s Riverfront Park, near the Halifax River, on the corner of Orange Avenue and Beach Street.