Last updated: 1/9/2009
450 Royellou Lane
Mount Dora, FL 32757
PO Box 1166
Mount Dora, FL 32756
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Andrew Mullen
phone: 352-383-0006
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Hector Deleon
phone: 352-383-0006
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The City of Mount Dora has a fascinating history.
The large, beautiful lake upon which the City grew is named for Ms. Dora Ann Drawdy (1819-1885), who homesteaded in the mid-1800s and befriended federal surveyors with her warm hospitality. In 1846, the surveyors named Lake Dora for her, and years later, in 1883, the small but growing town was named for the lake.
Eight major annual events including the Mount Dora Arts Festival, an antique boat show, antique car show, sailing regatta, golf tournament, bicycle festival, crafts fair and the annual Christmas lighting festival draw thousands of visitors.
The museum was opened in 1978 and is located int he original Fire Station and site of the Old City Jail.
The Museum has a Marionette Theatre that with productions that teach school students the history of Mount Dora.
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