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

First National Bank of Mount Dora

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 30, 2025

1. First National Bank of Mount Dora Marker

Inscription. James Simpson built the Mount Dora Bank building in 1926 and was its first president. In 1927, the bank converted to a national bank and became known as the First National Bank of Mount Dora. The interior of the Georgian-style bank building featured a 22-foot-high ceiling with marble wainscoting and floors, and teller cages were bronze with brass grilles. The building's front doors originally faced Donnelly Street. The bank served the community in this location for 39 years until 1965.

Erected 2025 by Mount Dora Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 28° 48.029′ N, 81° 38.695′ W. Marker is in Mount Dora, Florida, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of West 5th Avenue and North Donnelly Street, on the right when traveling west on West 5th Avenue. The marker is attached to the exterior wall of the Shamrock building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W 5th Ave, 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: Simpson Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Kimball’s Garage (a few steps from this marker); Monroe Vann Simpson Building (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Princess Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Lakes and Hills Realty Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. T.N. Lewis Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Annie Donnelly Park (within shouting distance of this marker); John P. Donnelly House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Dora.

Also see . . .
1. Former First National Bank of Mont Dora. (Submitted on October 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. New Project Highlights Mona Dora’s Historic Buildings. (Submitted on October 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. History of Mount Dora. (Submitted on October 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 30, 2025

2. First National Bank of Mount Dora Marker

The Shamrock Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 30, 2025

3. The Shamrock Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.