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Clifford House |
Home to the Eustis Historical Museum & Preservation Society, Inc., the house was built in 1910-1911 by Mr. G. D. Clifford for his family. The eldest of
their six daughters, Lottie C. Taylor, placed this fine wooden structure on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, just a few months prior to
her death at the age of 103.
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Dr. Edgar Banks and Wife, Minja |
He was the first person to search for the famous Ark of the Covenant. His name was Dr. Edgar J. Banks, a professor and archeologist who became the
inspiration for the Indiana Jones character. However, few people realize that this brave adventurer retired to Eustis in 1921 and resided in Lake County
for 24 years.
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Citrus Museum |
The "Citrus Museum", Located next to the Clifford House, is the only independently housed citrus museum located in the state of Florida and rightly so,
because at one time Eustis was known, both nationally and internationally, as the "Orange Capital of the World".
The museum contains a large, formally displayed collection of labels, posters, utensils, tools, equipment and other memorabilia, relating to the citrus
industry in Florida.
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Unity Bell Pavilion |
The Pavilion was dedicated on May 13, 1997 honoring Unity Bell Clifford, wife of Mr. G. D. Clifford, an early settler and prominent merchandiser in Eustis.
Stop by and enjoy this pleasant, refreshing spot in the shaded yard of the museum property. It is also cooled by the breezes off Lake Eustis, making it a
most enjoyable spot and available for events such as weddings, receptions, showers.
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