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.
First United Methodist Church. 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.
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.
Location. 29° 1.586′ N, 81° 18.177′ W. Marker is in DeLand, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on East Howry Avenue east of South Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17/92), on the left when traveling east. The 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.
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 692 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.
