West Volusia Historical Society: 2 books
by L. Thomas Roberts, West Volusia Historical Society
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
When Henry A. DeLand sat down to plan a town in the summer of 1876, he envisioned a place that would become �a religious, educational, business, and social center��the Athens of Florida. He made his dream a reality by investing his livelihood in the town that would be named for him. DeLand donated...
by Maggi Smith Hall, Michael Justin Holder, West Volusia Historical Society
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2003
Nestled in Central Florida between the northerly flowing St. Johns River and the alluring beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, DeLand has been described as the "Athens of Florida." Founded in 1882, DeLand has fought to maintain a small-town atmosphere even as development surrounds the tranquil city. Balancing...