DeLand was incorporated in 1882 and named in honor of its generous benefactor, Henry A. DeLand who 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. Bordered on the west by the legendary St. Johns River, DeLand has been an important part of Florida's history, especially during the steamboat era. Today,
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