Mount Dora in Lake County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Atlantic Coast Line Train Depot
Current Home of the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Photographed by James R. Murray, February 1, 2015
1. Atlantic Coast Line Train Depot Marker
The marker is on the upper side of the station
In response to the successful citrus industry and booming population, the ACL Railroad replaced the aging nineteenth century depot with a newer building in 1915. Rather than replicating the rectangular design of the old depot, railroad architects and carpenters created a segmented arched wall system to conform to the alignment of Alexander Street and the railroad track. The cost of the new building was $8,223.
By 1922, there were four trains with passengers, mail and freight arriving daily in Mount Dora. Locally grown oranges were shipped by train all over the country and wrapped in tissue paper bearing a bass symbol. Flyers were included with the citrus offering free Mount Dora brochures on request.
The last passenger train left Mount Dora in 1960, and the last citrus freight left by rail in 1973. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce leased the depot and eventually purchased the historic site.
Erected by Mount Dora Chamber
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 28° 47.961′ N, 81° 38.751′ W. Marker is in Mount Dora, Florida, in Lake County. It is on Alexander Street south of West 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 341 Alexander 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: Mabel Norris Reese (a few steps from this marker); Sunset Park (a few steps from this marker); Sears, Roebuck & Co. Kit Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Stowe-True Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Mount Dora Post Office (about 300 feet away); Variety Store (about 300 feet away); Warren C. Butts House (about 300 feet away); Mount Dora The Beginning Years (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Dora.
Photographed by James R. Murray, February 1, 2015
2. New ACL Train Depot in 1915
Close up view of the lower photo on the marker
Photographed by James R. Murray, February 1, 2015
3. Atlantic Coast Line Train Depot
The Depot is in downtown Mount Dora Florida, at 341 Alexander Street and is the home of the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Photographed by James R. Murray, February 1, 2015
4. Atlantic Coast Line Train Depot
Older view of the station from Google Images
Photographed by James R. Murray, February 1, 2015
5. Original JT & KW Train Depot on April 30, 1909
Close up view of the upper photo on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 2, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
