DeLand in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The First Post Office
1877
Erected by the West Volusia Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Florida - West Volusia Historical Society, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists.
Location. 29° 1.745′ N, 81° 18.232′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on West Indiana Avenue west of North Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92), on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 West Indiana Avenue, Deland FL 32720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Movie House (a few steps from this marker); Landis-Fish Building (a few steps from this marker); First Commercial Store (a few steps from this marker); Historic Volusia County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Haven Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Grocery Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Volusia County Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.
More about this marker. At the time of this page's submission to the database, the building upon which the marker is mounted is home to the Dublin Station Irish Pub. The building is a contributing structure within the Downtown DeLand Historic District (a National Historic District).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 807 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.