DeLeon Springs, Florida facts for kids
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DeLeon Springs, Florida
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Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Volusia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.70 sq mi (6.98 km2) |
| • Land | 2.70 sq mi (6.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,619 |
| • Density | 971.44/sq mi (375.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32130
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-16975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0281361 |
DeLeon Springs (pronounced d-ə-LEE-ən) is a community in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 2,619 people lived there. The famous De Leon Springs State Park is located right in DeLeon Springs, along with the historic Strawn Historic Citrus Packing House District.
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History of DeLeon Springs
DeLeon Springs got its name from Juan Ponce de León, a famous Spanish explorer. Long ago, it was called Spring Garden. But in the late 1800s, its name was changed to DeLeon Springs to attract more visitors.
In 1925, a hotel and restaurant called the DeLeon Spring Inn opened. It later became the Ponce de Leon Springs Hotel. In 1953, this hotel grew into a much bigger tourist spot. People loved visiting the natural springs! In 1982, the State of Florida bought the attraction and the land around it. This is how it became the popular state park we know today.
Geography of DeLeon Springs
DeLeon Springs is located in Florida at these coordinates: 29 degrees 7 minutes 13 seconds North, 81 degrees 21 minutes 11 seconds West.
The community covers an area of about 6.8 square kilometers (or 2.7 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 2,619 | — | |
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As of the year 2020, about 2,619 people live in DeLeon Springs. It's a smaller community where many families live. In 2000, about 31.5% of the people living here were under 18 years old. The average age of people in DeLeon Springs was 31 years old.
Getting Around DeLeon Springs
You can get to DeLeon Springs using US 17, which is a main road that goes through the area. There's also County Road 3, which starts in the community.
If you need public transportation, the local bus system, VOTRAN, has a route (#24) that serves DeLeon Springs. There's also a train track, the CSX Sanford Subdivision, that goes through the community, but there isn't a train station here for people to get on or off.
Famous People from DeLeon Springs
Some notable people have connections to DeLeon Springs:
- Wharlest Jackson (1930–1967) – He was born in DeLeon Springs. He was an important leader in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Natchez, Mississippi, working for civil rights.
- Luke Scott (born 1978) – He is a professional baseball player who was born here.
Images for kids
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Gristmill house at DeLeon Springs, around 1910. A gristmill grinds grain into flour.
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The Ponce de Leon Springs Hotel in 1924. This was a popular place for tourists.
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The DeLeon Springs Colored School, which is now called Malloy School.
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A building in the Strawn Historic Agricultural District. This area was important for farming.
See also
In Spanish: DeLeon Springs para niños
