Yemassee Settlement Explained

The Yemassee Settlement was a residential neighborhood developed in Deland, Florida for African Americans. It was planned during the Progressive Era.[1] The Greater Union Baptist Church was built in the area in 1893.[2] It is a site on Florida's Black Heritage Trail.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: McCarthy, Kevin M.. African American Sites in Florida. July 3, 2007. Pineapple Press Inc. 9781561643851. Google Books. 287.
  2. Web site: Yemassee Settlement in DeLand, FL. Visit Florida.
  3. Web site: THE FLORIDA BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL. Tampa Bay Times. October 6, 2005.
  4. News: The Florida Black Heritage Trail . 11 October 2020 . Tampa Bay Times . 7 February 1994 . 37.

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