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Short History of DeLand Welcome! ![]() In 1882, the city was incorporated with the approval of 28 townspeople. They voted to name the city DeLand in honor of their generous benefactor since DeLand donated money to individuals that wanted to construct and start churches and schools. One successful undertaking was the DeLand Academy with John B. Stetson which is now Stetson University. Today, DeLand continues to preserve its cultural and educational heritage. The downtown area is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is the central business district for the DeLand area. We extend an invitation for you to stay, visit and explore the enriching and cultural experience we call ''home''. |