A Brief History of Mount Dora, Florida

by Gary McKechnie and Nancy Howell

Book Overview

Mount Dora is known for its southern charm and New England look, yet its history is just as engaging. The Festival City began with the arrival of pioneer families such as the Drawdys, Simpsons and Tremains. In the 1880s, it became a popular destination for Chautauqua events, when visitors gathered beside Lake Gertrude and Lake Dora for educational and cultural enrichment. In the twentieth century, Mount Dora weathered economic setbacks and racial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467118427
• ISBN13: 9781467118422
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"