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].
The campus edge in earlier days
North Woodland Boulevard before it was paved, with the Elizabeth Hall cupola rising above the trees, and the view of DeLand from Elizabeth Hall itself.
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.