Eustis in Lake County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Clifford House

Eustis Lake Walk

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, February 4, 2021

1. Clifford House Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1911, this large neo-classical house is constructed of Florida cypress. Originally home to Guilford D. Clifford, one of the town’s earliest settlers and businessmen, this is now headquarters of the Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 28° 51.482′ N, 81° 41.221′ W. Marker is in Eustis, Florida, in Lake County. Marker can be reached from Northshore Drive, 0.1 miles west of North Bay Street (Florida Route 19) when traveling west. Marker is mounted on the east-side railing along the Eustis Lake Walk, overlooking the subject Clifford House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eustis FL 32726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. On The Waterfront (here, next to this marker); The Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Entrance Names (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Clifford House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain David M. Walker (about 400 feet away); Lake Eustis

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(about 500 feet away); Boat Works (about 500 feet away); Ferran Park (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eustis.

Regarding Clifford House. National Register of Historic Places #75000559.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Eustis Lake Walk

Also see . . .
1. The Clifford House. Clifford built the 4,500 square-foot structure to last, of Florida cypress with double layers of three-quarter-inch heart of pine for the floors. Each of six fireplaces features imported Italian tiles in different designs and mirrored oak mantels. In every way, his home was elegant, commodious, and convenient. It had indoor plumbing and large windows for maximum cross-ventilation. Walls were plaster of Paris, pristine white and never painted, and even today the house has all of its original woodwork. (Submitted on February 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. National Register of Historic Places Nomination. (Submitted on February 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, February 4, 2021

2. Clifford House Marker

(Clifford House in background)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, February 4, 2021

3. Clifford House Marker

(looking north • marker mounted on Eustis Lake Walk railing, on right [east] side of gazebo, overlooking the Clifford House)

The Clifford House (<i>536 North Bay Street</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, February 4, 2021

4. The Clifford House (536 North Bay Street)

(Clifford House is about 80 yards east of this marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.