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Lake County Historical Society, Tavares, Florida
Hours:
Monday- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The picture to the left depicts the Tavares Railroad depot with a peek of the Opera House in the left-hand corner.   If you are a railroad buff, we have lots of photographs and information waiting for you.  
E-mail LCHS here.
Take a trip back in time to the Lake County of yesterday through 192 pages of historical maps, charts, and photos- nearly 300- along with a fascinating narrative.  This remarkable volume chronicles the wise and wherefores of the county's beginnings and provides detailed histories of twenty- three cities and towns.  Recall facts and faces from around Lake County and enjoy the lively anecdotal stories that will warm your heart.

You can get your own copy at the Lake County Historical Society office at 317 W. Main Street, 4th floor, Tavares, or at these other fine locations:

Lake County Historical Museum, 317 W. Main St, 1st floor, Tavares.
Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 W. Orange Avenue, Eustis.
First National Bank of Mount Dora, 714 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora.

Cost: $43.00


Come in and get your very own copy of "About Some Lakes and More in Lake County" by Walter Sime.  

This is a wonderful reference book on any body of water in Lake County.  And at the low price of only $10 - it would make a great gift for anyone!
Lake County Florida Picture Postcards.  Two CD set holding over 3700 picture postcard images of Lake County, Florida from the collection of Clayton P. Bishop Jr., Eustis, Fl.  Cost: $15.00.  
If you would like to receive a newsletter and become a member of the Lake County Historical Society, please send us your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address to P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, Fl 32778-7800.  Please make all checks payable to the Lake County Historical Society.

Yearly dues are as follows:

Life........................................$125
Sustaining..............................$ 60
Contributing............................$ 25
Family...................................$ 15
Individual................................$ 10
Student..................................$  2
Aerial view of Tavares c1927.
OFFICERS

Sanna Henderson, President
Dixie Allen, Vice-President
Charles Calhoun, Secretary
James C. Watkins, Treasurer
Lake County was the first county in the United States to have its own flag.  You can buy a flag set consisting of Old Glory, our State flag, and of course Lake County's own flag all on a wooden base for only $10 at our office on W. Main Street.
Click here to see maps of Lake County as well as the rest of Florida.
Click here to see the Florida Photographic Collection.

 

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