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."

Erected by the West Volusia Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Florida - West Volusia Historical Society

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series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 21, 1929.

Location. 29° 2′ N, 81° 18.277′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. It 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.

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

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Bell #8 (within shouting distance of this marker); DeLand Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Opera House

Photographed by AGS Media, August 1, 2011

2. The Woman's Club of DeLand Marker

Seen to the right of the doors

(approx. ¼ mile away); Circa 1885 (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Grocery Stores (approx. ¼ mile away); DeLand Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Movie House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.

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.

The Woman's Club of DeLand image. Click for full size.

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.

An additional marker for The Woman's Club of DeLand image. Click for full size.

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 1,441 times since then and 52 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.