DeLand in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Woman's Club of DeLand
Established 1906
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
1. The Woman's Club of DeLand Marker
Inscription.
The Woman's Club of DeLand was organized in March 1906, and was incorporated on July 26 of that year with ninety-two charter members. Nearly from its inception club members wanted to have their own clubhouse. The organization purchased a lot on West Michigan Avenue in 1925. A clubhouse was constructed and dedicated on January 21, 1929. Through the years, the club has supported a multitude of community needs, the first of which was attaining legislation requiring cattle to be fenced. The Woman's Club of DeLand was instrumental in the forming of the Junior Woman's Club of DeLand, the Garden Club of DeLand and the Twentieth Century Club, all of which began as departments of the club. Now over a hundred years old, the Woman's Club of DeLand personifies its motto: "The secret of success is constancy to purpose."
The Woman's Club of DeLand was organized in March 1906, and was incorporated on July 26 of that year with ninety-two charter members. Nearly from its inception club members wanted to have their own clubhouse. The organization purchased a lot on West Michigan Avenue in 1925. A clubhouse was constructed and dedicated on January 21, 1929. Through the years, the club has supported a multitude of community needs, the first of which was attaining legislation requiring cattle to be fenced. The Woman's Club of DeLand was instrumental in the forming of the Junior Woman's Club of DeLand, the Garden Club of DeLand and the Twentieth Century Club, all of which began as departments of the club. Now over a hundred years old, the Woman's Club of DeLand personifies its motto: "The secret of success is constancy to purpose."
Location. 29° 2′ N, 81° 18.277′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida,
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in Volusia County. Marker is on West Michigan Avenue west of North Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92), on the left when traveling west. The marker is mounted on the Woman's Club building, under the front portico, to the right of the doors. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 West Michigan Avenue, Deland FL 32720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding The Woman's Club of DeLand. The Woman's Club of DeLand donated their clubhouse to the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home on June 10, 2011. The Children’s Home, based in Enterprise, FL, and looking to establish a stronger presence in DeLand, plans to use the building for retreats, training, offices, etc. The Woman's Club will be allowed to still hold meetings and activities there.
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
2. The Woman's Club of DeLand Marker
Seen to the right of the doors
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
3. The Woman's Club of DeLand
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
4. The Woman's Club of DeLand Marker
This marker is mounted just above the featured marker.
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
5. An additional marker for The Woman's Club of DeLand
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 878 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
