We all know Stetson was founded in 1883, but what was the name of the university at that time?
a. Stetson College
b. DeLand College
c. DeLand University
d. DeLand Academy
The answer is D, DeLand Academy!
Stetson University was founded in 1883 by Henry Addison DeLand, a New York philanthropist, as DeLand Academy. At that time DeLand Hall was the entire institution! In 1887, the Florida Legislature enacted the Charter of DeLand University as an independent institution of higher learning. DeLand University's name was changed in 1889 to honor John B. Stetson, a benefactor of the university, who served with town founder Henry A. DeLand and others as a founding trustee of the university.
a. Stetson College
b. DeLand College
c. DeLand University
d. DeLand Academy
The answer is D, DeLand Academy!
Stetson University was founded in 1883 by Henry Addison DeLand, a New York philanthropist, as DeLand Academy. At that time DeLand Hall was the entire institution! In 1887, the Florida Legislature enacted the Charter of DeLand University as an independent institution of higher learning. DeLand University's name was changed in 1889 to honor John B. Stetson, a benefactor of the university, who served with town founder Henry A. DeLand and others as a founding trustee of the university.
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