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'''DeLand''' is the county seat of [[Volusia County, Florida|Volusia County]], [[Florida]]. In 2006, the [[U.S. Census Bureau]] estimated the city's population to be 24,375.<ref name=censuspop/> It is part of the [[Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area]], which had an estimated population of 436,575 in 2006.<ref name=metropop>{{cite web |url=http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/CBSA-EST2006-01.xls |title=Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=2007-07-17 |format=XLS}}</ref> The city includes the [[census designated place]] of [[West DeLand, Florida|West DeLand]].
DeLand is home to [[Stetson University]] and The Museum of Florida Art. Noted for its historic [[architecture]], the downtown has been undergoing extensive renovations in recent years. On [[February 2]], [[2007]], DeLand and the surrounding area was hit by [[Central Florida Tornado of February 2007|a major tornado outbreak]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/02/florida.storm/index.html |title=Tornadoes kill at least 19 in Florida |date=[[3 February]] [[2007]] |publisher=[[CNN]] |accessdate=2007-07-21}}</ref>
==History==
Known as Persimmon Hollow for the wild [[American persimmon|persimmon]] trees that grow around the [[spring (hydrosphere)|natural spring]]s, the area was originally accessible only by [[steamboat]] up the [[St. Johns River]]. It was settled in 1874 by Captain John Rich, who built a [[log cabin]]. It was visited in 1876 by Henry A. DeLand, a [[baking soda]] [[magnate]] from [[Fairport, New York]], who envisioned here a [[citrus]], [[agriculture|agricultural]] and [[tourism]] center. That year he bought land and founded the town named for himself. He sold his northern business and began clearing land, laying out streets, erecting buildings and recruiting settlers, most of whom came from upstate [[New York State|New York]]. Incorporated in 1882, the city became county seat in 1887. It was the first city in Florida to have [[electricity]].
To enhance the community's stature and culture, in 1883, Henry A. DeLand established DeLand Academy, Florida's first private college. But in 1885, a freeze destroyed the [[orange (fruit)|orange]] crop. DeLand had guaranteed settlers' investments as an inducement to relocate, and so was obligated to buy back their ruined [[grove]]s. He went broke and would have to return north. DeLand entrusted the academy to his friend [[John B. Stetson]], a wealthy hat manufacturer from [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] and one of the institution's founding trustees. In 1889, it was renamed John B. Stetson University in its patron's honor. Later shortened to [[Stetson University]], it founded in 1900 the first [[law school]] in Florida. The various sports teams are called the Hatters.
During the 1920s [[Florida Land Boom]], DeLand's streets filled with fine examples of [[stucco]] [[Mediterranean Revival Style architecture]], many of which have been handsomely restored.
==Geography==
DeLand is located at {{coor dms|29|1|44|N|81|18|2|W}},{{GR|1}} approximately halfway between [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] and [[Daytona Beach, Florida|Daytona Beach]].
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|16.1|sqmi|km2|0}}, of which {{convert|15.9|sqmi|km2|0}}) is land and {{convert|0.2|sqmi|km2|0}} of which is water (1.18%). DeLand is drained by the [[St. Johns River]].
==Demographics==
[[Image:Dog Parade in Deland.jpg|thumb|right|Annual Dog Parade]]
[[Image:Manatees in Blue Spring2.jpg|thumb|right|[[Manatee]]s in [[Blue Spring State Park]], near DeLand in [[Orange City, Florida|Orange City]]]]
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 20,904 people, 8,375 households, and 4,631 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1317.1/mi² (506.8/km²). There were 9,272 housing units at an average density of 584.2/mi² (225.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.96% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 19.18% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.81% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.00% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.80% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.73% of the population.
There were 8,375 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,712, and the median income for a family was $35,329. Males had a median income of $26,389 versus $20,114 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,936. About 14.2% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 31.3% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
==Historic districts==
[[Image:Downtown DeLand Hist Dist - Athens Theatre.jpg|thumb|right|Athens Theater, built in 1921]]
[[Image:New York Avenue, DeLand, FL.jpg|thumb|right|New York Avenue in 1905]]
[[Image:DeLand Hall on Stetson U campus2.jpg|thumb|[[DeLand Hall]], built in 1884]]
Downtown DeLand's main street, Woodland Boulevard, has a number of notable 19th century buildings. It is officially known as [[Downtown DeLand Historic District]].
The Garden District is a mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to downtown DeLand, which is officially known as Downtown DeLand's Historic Garden District. The neighborhood was originally developed between [[1900]] and [[1920]]. It fell into a long period of decline after [[World War II|WWII]], and by the [[1980s]] had become [[Urban blight|blighted]].<ref>Carolanne Griffith Roberts, "Saving a Neighborhood", Southern Living Magazine, April 2004, Florida Living pp. 22-25.</ref>
In [[2000]], [[Michael E. Arth]], a [[California]] artist and urban designer, bought twenty-seven dilapidated structures, renamed the area The Garden District, and lobbied to create a new historic district. During the following 8 years he restored or rebuilt 32 homes and businesses, which have become the core of a neighborhood revival. A feature length [[documentary film]], [[New Urban Cowboy| New Urban Cowboy: Toward a New Pedestrianism]], tells the story of DeLand and The Garden District. <ref>"The New Urban Cowboy: Michael E. Arth Transforms "Cracktown" into Historic Garden District in DeLand", DeLand Magazine, Jan/Feb 2008, by Teri Pruden</ref>
===Shopping===
* Brandywine Shopping Center
* DeLand Flea Market
* DeLand Plaza Shopping Center
* Millers Market Square
* Northgate Shopping Center
* Woodland Plaza
* West Volusia Regional Shopping Center
==Education==
Public primary and secondary education is handled by Volusia County Schools.
* [[DeLand High School]]
===Colleges and universities===
* [[Daytona Beach Community College]]
* [[Florida Technical College]]
* [[Stetson University]]
* [[Angley College]]
==Sports and recreation==
DeLand hosts all home games for [[Stetson University]] Hatters athletic teams. The men's and women's [[basketball]] teams play at the J. Ollie [[Edmunds Center]], an on-campus arena which opened in 1974 and seats approximately 5,000 spectators.
The Hatters [[baseball]] team plays at [[Melching Field at Conrad Park]], a 2,500 seat ballpark located off campus just south of downtown DeLand. Melching Field was built in 1999 and is recognized as one of the finer college baseball venues in the [[NCAA]], having hosted numerous [[Atlantic Sun Conference]] championships and other baseball related tournaments and events. Prior to the opening of Melching Field, the Hatters played at old Conrad Park on the same site, which also hosted [[spring training]] games in the 1940s and 1950s and the DeLand Red Hats, a [[Florida State League]] minor league franchise.
Adjacent to Melching Field is Spec Martin Stadium, a 6,000 seat [[American football|football]] stadium. Spec Martin Stadium currently hosts DeLand High School Bulldog football and soccer games and was the former home of the Stetson University Hatters football team before the school discontinued its football program in the early 1960s. Spec Martin Stadium also was a filming location for the 1999 [[Adam Sandler]] movie [[The Waterboy]], where it depicted the home field of the fictional South Central Louisiana State University Mud Dogs.
==In the movies==
DeLand has been the filming location for several television and movie projects, with the most notable being the 1999 [[Adam Sandler]] comedy ''[[The Waterboy]]''. Scenes showing the ficitional South Central Louisiana State University Mud Dogs home football games were shot at Spec Martin Stadium. Classroom and exterior scenes were filmed at [[Stetson University]]. Scenes involving Sandler's character's home were actually filmed in neighboring [[DeBary, Florida|DeBary]].
Additionally, the HBO miniseries ''[[From the Earth to the Moon (miniseries)|From the Earth to the Moon]]'' filmed several scenes on the campus of [[Stetson University]]. The 1999 independent film ''The First of May'' starring [[Mickey Rooney]] and [[Joe DiMaggio]] was shot on various locations throughout DeLand.
''Days of Thunder'', starring Tom Cruise, was also partially filmed in DeLand.
Several television commercials, including some for the cable network [[ESPN]], have been filmed in DeLand.
''[[New Urban Cowboy]]'' (2008) was filmed almost entirely in DeLand in 2006 and 2007.<ref>“Seeing Stars: Reviews are in for Film Festival” Review of New Urban Cowboy by Jeff Farance, Daytona News Journal, October 4, 2007, 8E</ref><ref>''The New Urban Cowboy: Michael E. Arth Transforms "Cracktown" into Historic Garden District in DeLand," DeLand Magazine, Jan/Feb 2008, by Teri Pruden</ref>
==Media==
===Newspapers===
* ''[[The Daytona Beach News-Journal]]'' - Online edition of daily newspaper covering the Greater Daytona Beach Area.
* ''[[The DeLand-Deltona Beacon]]'' - Weekly news publication covering DeLand and West Volusia.
* ''[[Orlando Sentinel]]'' - Newspaper and news site based in Orlando with a bureau covering Volusia County.
===Radio stations===
====AM====
* [[WYND-AM|WYND]]/1310 ''Religious''
* [[WTJV]]/1490 ''Spanish Language''
====FM====
* [[W247AK]]/97.3 ''translator for [[WJLU]]''
* [[WOCL]]/105.9 ''Classic Hits''
==Notable residents==
* [[Byllye Avery]], health care activist
* [[Terence Trent D'Arby]], singer-songwriter
* [[Lue Gim Gong]], horticulturalist
* [[Ed Hickox (umpire)|Ed Hickox]], umpire
* [[Carolyn J. B. Howard]], politician
* [[Chipper Jones]], baseball player
* [[John Batterson Stetson]], hat manufacturer
* [[Tra Thomas]], football player
* [[Noble "Thin Man" Watts]], musician
* [[Earl Ziebarth]], congressman
==Sites of interest==
* [[Athens Theatre]]
* [[Chief Master at Arms House]]
* [[DeLand Hall]]
* [[Old DeLand Memorial Hospital]]
* [[Downtown DeLand Historic District]]
* [[Alexander Haynes House]]
* [[Kilkoff House]]
* [[Museum of Florida Art]]
* [[Sands Theater Center]]
* [[John B. Stetson House]]
* [[Stetson University Campus Historic District]]
* [[Stockton-Lindquist House]]
* [[Volusia County Fair and Expo Center]]
* [[Volusia Speedway Park]]
* [[West Volusia Historical Society & Museum]]
==References==
* [http://www.planetflorida.net/deland-hist/ History of DeLand, Florida]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/fairporthistmuseum/deland.htm DeLand, Florida 1876-1896: A Tale of Two Families]
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==External links==
* [http://www.deland.org/ City of DeLand, Florida]
* [http://www.vcpl.lib.fl.us DeLand Public Library]
* [http://www.delandfallfestival.com/ DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts]
* [http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/UFDC/?b=UF00047911 ''The Florida Agriculturist''], historical newspaper for DeLand, Florida fully and openly available in the [http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/UFDC/?c=fdnl1 Florida Digital Newspaper Library]
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