History of Dive Bars in Deerfield Beach
Douglas Silva2025-04-04T11:50:28+00:00Early Settlement and Naming The area was first settled around 1877, characterized by dense vegetation including swamps, vines, and pine groves along the Hillsboro River. By 1890, a small settlement named Hillsborough emerged along the river. As deer were frequently seen grazing along the river, the town was renamed "Deerfield" in 1898 to reflect this natural [...]