DeLand in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wilcox Saloon
1886
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
1. Wilcox Saloon Marker
"The Great Fire" occurred late at night on Sept. 27, 1886. It is thought to have started from a smouldering cigar igniting the sawdust on the floor of the Wilcox Saloon in this block. The buildings, constructed of pine, were instantly engulfed. The town had only two small chemical wagons and the water from tanks and cisterns to fight the blaze. Fire swept both sides of the Boulevard and by morning twenty-two buildings and thirty-three stores were in ashes. The city passed two ordinances: no future wood-frame buildings and no more saloons in downtown DeLand. The latter decree was lifted when Prohibition was repealed in the 1930s.Erected by the West Volusia Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Florida - West Volusia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1920.
Location. 29° 1.703′ N, 81° 18.201′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on North Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17 /92) north of New York
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Haven Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Fish Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dreka Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dreka Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Landis-Fish Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Commercial Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Movie House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeLand.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These nearby historical markers reference "The Great Fire".
Photographed By AGS Media, August 1, 2011
2. Wilcox Saloon Marker
Photographed By AGS Media, November 26, 2011
3. Former site of the Wilcox Saloon
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
