Revised Descriptive Circular of DeLand, Florida dated, September 15, 1884

The City of DeLand is located five miles east of our landing, on the St. Johns River, where all river steamboats pass; very near the geographical center, north and south of Volusia County, and in the middle of THE GREAT ORANGE BELT.

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