Korona, Florida

Korona, a town located approximately six miles south of Bunnell, traces its origins to the pioneering efforts of Polish immigrants who settled in the region.

Their journey to Korona was facilitated by the promotional campaigns of the Bunnell Development Company, which specially targeted this immigrant demographic through Polish-language advertisements.

Early Settlement and Development Before embarking on their journey to Florida, a committee of Polish immigrants came together, raising $1,000 for the construction of a church in Korona.

Their initial task was to construct their homes and a duplex to serve as a residence for their priest, Reverend Father Andrew Baczyk.

The arrival of the Florida East Coast local train to deliver the mail pouch was a highlight of their day.

Commonly referred to as "Barney Trojan," the hotel provided living quarters for his family and accommodations for tourists on the upper floor.

[18] The original St. Mary Catholic Church is now used sparingly for baptisms, funerals, weddings, weekly mass and silent prayer services.

[19] St. Christopher’s Shrine, located adjacent to the old church, was erected when Reverend Father C. Hoffman assumed the role of the resident pastor.

In that year, the parish was entrusted to the Diocesan Priests of St. Augustine, marking a significant shift in the town's religious leadership.