DeLand- Small Town Big Heart
DeLand, Florida is known as "The Athens of Florida" and is the county seat for Volusia County. It was also the first town in the state of Florida to have electricity thanks to Thomas Edison! DeLand is a very special town and residents who live in DeLand or were born in DeLand refer to themselves as "DeLandites." Check out our podcast to find out the rich and amazing history behind the town that was once known as "Persimmon Hollow" and why the town is thriving today. If you know DeLand or have visited, you just may already know what we're talking about..
DeLand- Small Town Big Heart
Episode 7 - The Lue Gim Gong Story
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Kaley Macomber and Shannon Halfhill
"No one should live in this world for himself alone, but to do good for those who come after him." A motto that Lue Gim Gong lived his life by. This audio adventure takes a glimpse into the life and legacy of a Chinese immigrant who came to DeLand in the 1800's and helped shape DeLand's history and the history of the citrus industry. We also hear from a few local DeLandites Wayne Carter, Deborah McShane, Wallace Bailey, and elementary school students Billy, Avery, Myah, and Sonya.