DeLand, Florida is the county seat of Volusia County and is known as Persimmon Hollow due to the persimmon trees which abound near the springs in the area. It was settled in 1874 and incorporated in the town in 1882. It was named in honor of baking soda magnate Henry Deland, who visited the area in 1876.
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Information about the city, its government, and services are included on this official site as well as contact details and advisory board agenda, minutes, and applications.
http://www.deland.org/
Hotel located in DeLand near popular attractions. Provides information about meeting rooms and business services. Also features toll free and online reservations.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-de_land-florida-FL132
DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce
This organization promotes businesses based in the Deland area. Includes a directory of the chamber’s member businesses and find out about the chamber’s events.
http://www.delandchamber.org/
First Christian Church of DeLand
Contains times and day of worship and bible study, news and upcoming events, and an archive of sermons and scriptures.
http://www.fccofdeland.org/
Exhibits paintings and other art works created by Florida artists. Links to the museum shop, membership program and upcoming events are provided.
http://www.museumoffloridaart.org/
Stetson’s University, in DeLand, Florida, official website with information on course offerings, athletics, news and events.
http://www.stetson.edu/
Find out about the theater’s schedule of performances and concerts. Purchase tickets through the site, view photos of the interior and access directions.
http://www.athenstheatre.org/
Publishes news articles and other coverage of current affairs in west Volusia county. Includes a calendar of events, obituaries, classifieds and police reports.
http://www.beacononlinenews.com/
Explains the club’s golf course and facilities for members. Other sections of the site provide directions, photos of the course and a tool to book tee times.
http://www.victoriahillsgolf.com/