Stetson University Historic Campus Walking Tour
Quick answer: This ~1-mile walking tour of the Stetson University Historic Campus District covers DeLand Hall (1884) — the first building in Florida continuously used for higher education — Elizabeth Hall, Allen Hall, and other landmarks of Florida's oldest private college.
Tour details
- Distance
- ~1.0 mile
- Time
- 60 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy (campus sidewalks)
- Start
- DeLand Hall · 421 N Woodland Blvd
- Cost
- Free
Stops on this tour
- 1
- 2
Elizabeth Hall
Signature campus building, named for Elizabeth Stetson.
- 3
Allen Hall
Academic building on the historic campus core.
- 4
Stetson Memorial Green / Holler Fountain
Central campus greenspace — the traditional gathering point.
- 5
The old gymnasium / historic athletic facilities
Surviving early-20th-century athletic buildings on campus.
- 6
Hulley Tower site
Formerly the Hulley Tower bells; today a garden memorial.
Connect to the Stetson Mansion
The Stetson Mansion is a 1-mile detour west — Florida's first Gilded Age estate, built 1886 for John B. Stetson.
Stetson Mansion tour informationGuided tour option
West Volusia Historical Society offers 75-minute docent-led tours of the Stetson Campus District; $10 adult admission [S38, S39].
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Stetson campus tour?
- About 1 mile, 60 minutes.
- What is DeLand Hall?
- DeLand Hall (1884) is the first building in Florida continuously used for higher education. [S19]
- Is Stetson University open to walk?
- Yes. The campus welcomes visitors on its public walkways.