# A Brief History of Mount Dora, Florida, Vol. 1

By **Nancy Howell**

- ISBN-13: 9781467118422
- Series: [Brief History Ser](https://mybookbandits.com/series/brief-history-ser)
- Publisher: History Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 160
- Published: 11 Jan 2016

## About this book

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

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