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

First United Methodist Church

1883

Photographed by AGS Media, August 1, 2011

1. First United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The First United Methodist Church was established August 1, 1880. It was the first church organized in the new settlement of DeLand. Three years later, this building was completed for worship services. It was a simple frame structure with a bell in the steeple, stained glass windows and a reed organ. Built at a cost of $2,600, it faced Woodland Boulevard on a site donated by J.W. Howry. In 1920 the building was moved to the rear of the property and turned at a 90° angle to provide space for the present sanctuary. Today, it serves as the narthex and over-flow space. This plaque is in commemoration of the church's 125th anniversary.

Erected by the West Volusia Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Florida - West Volusia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 29° 1.586′ N, 81° 18.177′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. It is on East Howry Avenue east of South Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92), on the left when traveling east. The

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marker is mounted on the building, to the right of the entry stairway facing Howry Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 East Howry Avenue, 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

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: St. John's Masonic Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1883 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dreka Building (about 500 feet away); Dreka Theater (about 600 feet away); James H. Ford Building (about 600 feet away); DeLand Woolworth’s Store Sit-In (about 700 feet away); Miller-Fish Building (about 700 feet away); 1925 (about 700 feet

Photographed by AGS Media, August 1, 2011

2. First United Methodist Church Marker

away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.

First United Methodist Church of DeLand image. Click for full size.

Photographed by AGS Media, August 1, 2011

3. First United Methodist Church of DeLand

First United Methodist Church Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by AGS Media, August 1, 2011

4. First United Methodist Church Sign

Seen looking north along Woodland Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.