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

Clermont High School Sign

— Clermont Heritage Village —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 10, 2023

1. Clermont High School Sign Marker

Inscription. The sign from Clermont High School (formerly located at 301 East Avenue) serves as a reminder of our rich heritage and perseverance in providing education for the children of Clermont. Clermont's schools date back to 1881 when school was held in a hunting lodge near Jack's Lake.

Sign donated by Deanna Alewine
In Memory of her husband
Erney Alewine
Who graduated from CHS in 1970

Erected by Clermont Heritage Village.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 28° 33.429′ N, 81° 46.271′ W. Marker is in Clermont, Florida, in Lake County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Avenue and West Osceola Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located within Clermont Historical Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 490 West Avenue, Clermont FL 34711, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando

and in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of

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Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Alfred Suggs (approx. ¼ mile away); Jess Thomas (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named William Alfred Suggs (approx. 0.7 miles away); The History of Groveland High School (approx. 5.1 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 5.2 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.2 miles away); Villa City (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clermont.

Also see . . . Clermont Historic Village Museums. (Submitted on July 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Clermont High School Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 10, 2023

2. Clermont High School Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.