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

Dr. T.N. Lewis Drugstore

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 30, 2025

1. Dr. T.N. Lewis Drugstore Marker

Inscription. As one of the oldest buildings in downtown Mount Dora, this two-story, molded block building was constructed in 1909 and is one of the least altered buildings. Dr. T.N. Lewis' drugstore was located in the two-story section and the post office occupied the one-story section. The drugstore was known for its souvenirs, postcards, books and soda water. In later years, C.G. Loveless' Cash grocery (1920s) and Otis Hale's grocery (1930s-40s) were located here. L.R. Tremain's Real Estate office was located in the one-story building in the 1920s and J. George LaDue, Realty in the 1930s.

Erected 2025 by Mount Dora Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 28° 48′ N, 81° 38.69′ W. Marker is in Mount Dora, Florida, in Lake County. It is on North Donnelly Street 0.1 miles south of East 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 N Donnelly Street, Mount Dora FL 32757, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Bank Of Mount Dora (a few steps from this marker); Mount Dora Topic (a few steps from this marker); Mount Dora Hotel

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(a few steps from this marker); Rephbaum Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Donnelly Street Through The Years (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimball’s Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Dora The Beginning Years (within shouting distance of this marker); Stowe-True Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Dora.

Also see . . .
1. New Project Highlights Mona Dora’s Historic Buildings. (Submitted on October 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. History of Mount Dora. (Submitted on October 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 30, 2025

2. Dr. T.N. Lewis Drugstore Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.