Mount Dora in Lake County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lewis House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 25, 2026
1. Lewis House Marker
Built in 1925, this bungalow was the home of Margaret Lewis, one of the first teachers at Educational Hall. She was a civic leader who was involved with the Woman's Club, the International Order of King's Daughters and the Congregational Church. She is also credited with the founding of the Mount Dora Library in 1905, which she helped manage, recruited librarians and advocated for larger quarters. Her house contributes to the character of the area through its bungalow-style architecture.
Erected 2026 by Mount Dora Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 28° 48.113′ N, 81° 38.671′ W. Marker is in Mount Dora, Florida, in Lake County. It is on North Donnelly Street just north of East 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the northwest corner of the building, facing North Donnelly Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 622 North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora FL 32757, United States of America.
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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: The First Congregational Church of Mount Dora (within shouting distance of this marker); John P. Donnelly House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Dora Community Building (about 400 feet away); Annie Donnelly Park (about 400 feet away); The World War (about 500 feet away); First National Bank of Mount Dora (about 500 feet away); Lakes and Hills Realty Company (about 500 feet away); Walter D. Patton (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Dora.
Also see . . .
1. Marker unveiled at Margaret Lewis' 1925 bungalow (Mount Dora History Museum - Facebook).
2. Marker detail: Lewis House
Excerpt: On June 8, 2026, we unveiled a new historical marker on the Lewis House located at 622 N. Donnelly Street, currently Tony’s Chowder House restaurant. Present for the reveal of the marker is left to right: Sr. City Planner Michele Janiszewski, Historical Society Board Member Sara Feller, City Archivist Erin Creel, Property owners Alice Simpson and her daughter Chantal Dalabona with Eric Jungklaus (restaurant owner) between them, City Councilman Doug Bryant and Mayor James Homich.(Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Honoring and celebrating Women's History Month! (W.T. Bland Public Library - Facebook).
Excerpt: Margaret Lewis (on the left, featured with her mother on the right), was one of Mount Dora’s earliest civic leaders. Margaret came to town with her parents from Michigan in 1899. Upon arrival she founded a local chapter of The King’s Daughters (a philanthropic organization) and then started a private kindergarten and then later served a local Red Cross chapter. But her main contribution was the driving force to establish Mount Dora’s library in 1905, as a(Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)member of the Mount Dora Improvement Society and the guiding light of its Library Committee, later called the GFWC Mount Dora Woman's Club, which supports our library to this day.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 25, 20263. Lewis House MarkerThe marker is mounted at eye level on the northwest (left) corner of the building, facing North Donnelly Street.
3. New project highlights Mount Dora’s historic buildings (Mount Dora Buzz).
Excerpt: Mount Dora Historical Society’s new project of placing 17 identification markers on downtown’s historic buildings and educating the public about their past is part of its overall goal to bring the city’s rich history to life. The attractive 12 inch by 18-inch plaques include a vintage photo and the history of the particular building in order to share its past with passersby.(Submitted on September 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
