Mount Dora is a city in Lake County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, metropolitan statistical area. Founded in 1880, Mount Dora is known for its small-town southern charm. It has many antique shops in the downtown area. The downtown area overlooks Lake Dora. Mount Dora is home to one of three freshwater lighthouses in Florida. It hosts many monthly festivals and is known as the "Festival City". As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 16,341.
Southeast
Mount Dora
Lake County, FL
Population
16,330
Walk Score
78 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,398
Median home value
$306,700
Founded
1883
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Mount Dora Historic District · listed 2009
Notable landmarks
- Blandford · listed 2007
- Donnelly House · listed 1975
- Lakeside Inn · listed 1987
- Mount Dora A. C. L. Railroad Station, Old · listed 1992
- Witherspoon Lodge No. 111 Free and Accepted Masons (F&AM) · listed 2009
- Laughlin, James, House · listed 2016
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