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Deltona, Florida

Located in Volusia County, Florida, Deltona was established in 1962. Deltona was sold to buyers nationwide through TV ads by the Mackle Brothers. Three hurricanes hit Deltona in the 2004 season.
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Founded 1962 | Population 96,000 | Peak 96,000 (2024) | County Volusia County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Deltona, Florida

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1962 Mackle Brothers Development: Mass-marketed planned community.
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1995 Incorporated: One of FL's newest cities.
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2004 Hurricane Trio: Three hurricanes hit in one season.
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2004 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Deltona's character and economy.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1962 Business
Mackle Brothers Development
1995 Government
Incorporated
2004 Disaster
Hurricane Trio
2004 Culture
Higher Education

Did You Know?

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Deltona was sold to buyers nationwide through TV ads by the Mackle Brothers.
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Three hurricanes hit Deltona in the 2004 season.
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Located in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area.
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Deltona is located in Volusia County, Florida.
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Deltona was founded in 1962.

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