DeLand in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Public Building
1877
Erected by the West Volusia Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Florida - West Volusia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 29° 1.744′ N, 81° 18.198′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is at the intersection of East Indiana Avenue and North Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17 / 92) on East Indiana Avenue. The marker is mounted on the side of the building, immediately adjacent to the storefront windows. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 North Woodland Boulevard, Deland FL 32724, 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Haven Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Landis-Fish Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Commercial Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Grocery Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilcox Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Volusia County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.
Regarding First Public Building. At the time of this marker's entry into the database, the 1908 building which once housed Fountain's Men's Store was home to Stetson Flower & Wedding Boutique, Inc.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.