DeLand- Small Town Big Heart
DeLand, Florida is known as "The Athens of Florida" and is the county seat for Volusia County. It was also the first town in the state of Florida to have electricity thanks to Thomas Edison! DeLand is a very special town and residents who live in DeLand or were born in DeLand refer to themselves as "DeLandites." Check out our podcast to find out the rich and amazing history behind the town that was once known as "Persimmon Hollow" and why the town is thriving today. If you know DeLand or have visited, you just may already know what we're talking about..
DeLand- Small Town Big Heart
Episode 1 - Reuben Marsh and Persimmon Hollow
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Kaley Macomber and Shannon Halfhill
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Take part in an audio journey through tales of then and now. Stories that celebrate our community, rich history, and current events.
In this episode, you'll meet Reuben Marsh and his family. True pioneers that developed the town before it was the DeLand you know now.