DeLand in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

James H. Ford Building

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. James H. Ford Building Marker

Inscription. This building originally built in 1909 by G.A. Dreka, as a "one-stop shop" for dry goods, groceries, feed and grain has been an integral "place of commerce" in the DeLand community. Over the years, it has housed a hotel, prominent doctors, accountants, restaurants, J.C. Penney Co. and SouthTrust Bank.

A lifetime of leadership, banking and dedication to the community exemplify Jimmy Ford's contribution to DeLand and the surrounding area. This building is dedicated as the James H. Ford Building on September 24, 2004.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 29° 1.68′ N, 81° 18.2′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. It is at the intersection of East New York Avenue and South Woodland Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on East New York Avenue. The marker is attached to the James H. Ford Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E New York Ave, Deland FL 32724, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dreka Building (a few steps from this marker); 1925 (within shouting distance of this marker); DeLand Woolworth’s Store Sit-In (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Miller-Fish Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 1960 DeLand McCory’s Store Sit-In (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilcox Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Dreka Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1883 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.

Also see . . . DeLand building sells for $725K. (Submitted on March 11, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. James H. Ford Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.