First how do you like our Cutie of the day—Such a Marvelous little honey and yes still Mt. Dora.
What about cost of living in Clermont , FL? The median income in Clermont , FL is $51,938 and the median home value is $173,900, which should give you a pretty good idea of its affordability. Clermont , FL is also the perfect place to break in your new shoes, due to its WalkScore ® of 20.2221.
Clermont, FL: What you need to know
You will come to the end of W. Osceola which curves into
West Street
Our Next Point of interest is
Clermont Historic Village Museum
352-593-8496 | 490 West Avenue, Clermont, FL
Hours of Operation
Friday – 1pm-3pm
Saturday and Sunday – 1pm-4pm
Admission
Admission: Free
Guided Tour: Suggested Donation $2*
Clermont Historic Village property, which included the Train Depot and the Quonset Hut. This is a great village including some local historical residences, a school house, library and even an outhouse. It is well worth a visit.
and check them out on https://www.facebook.com/ClermontVillage/
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Richard Petty’s Last Race Items on Atlanta 1992 Race
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After you finish seeing the villag return to West Street and turn right—south on it till you return to West Montrose Street.
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Return to your car and turn back on Montrose to the west
Turn Left on 12th Street which is also SR 561—
Continue south across SR 50
After a few blocks 561 turns sharply to the right—
BUT CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON 12Th Street
Until it ends on
Lake Mennehaha
and
Park of Indian Hills
In about 2 miles you’ll note another Lake–Winona on the left. You’ll pass over a short canal between the two lakes–small steam powered boats used to haul cypress and pine logs to a sawmill which was on this side of Lake Wiona.
Did you know Clermont is the home of the Orlando Cat Cafe?
Orlando Cat Cafe
532 Cagan Park Ave.
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 989-4820
Do you love cats? How about coffee? Here you can indulge in both! The Cat Cafe is a coffeehouse that hosts a play/adoption area where you will be greeted by cats and kittens, all adoptable! You can come in and adopt a new family member, or you can just enjoy the love with a good cup of coffee
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Rainbow of Colors Custom Framed–Double signed 1978.
$15.80
The names Winova and Minnehaha come from not local tribes or even history but from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Song of Hiaawatha and were picked by a Mary Hanks, mother of ten and one of the early settlers in the area. The point just past Winona Bridge on Lake Minnehaha is Hooks Point, named for her husband Henry.
Prior to these early settlers the area was inhabited by Indians, though exactly what tribes I’m not sure—but they did leave a few scattered implements on the point now named for Henry
Beyond Hooks Point, lake shore drive gradually turns south, still hugging the lake.
Private piers and boat house juts into the water. Reeds often green the shorelines. On the left the land rises rather steeply to where homes overlook the water
Soon you come to a bridge over the Pllatlakahan Creek, just beyond is a short road leading to Lake Susan Lodge and Marina (this lodge that had been open in the 1940s as a fishing camp, is now closed—there was a fire in 2016—or 17 and my unserstanding is that it is now gone) . The lodge wasn’t fancy but set among the huge cypress tress it was a great remder of old Florida—-It served meals and had a veranda and a view of the lake as well as cabins for rental. There is or was at the time I last drove this route a feeling of isolation in the area with rustic building and great cypress trees.
Lake Susan, valued for its bass fishing is part of the Clermont chain of lakes Which were at the time I was there designated as an “Outstanding Florida Waterway” and building was restricted. Lakes Minnehaha, Menneola and Louis were included in this chan.
From Lake Susan Lodge , or there about since it is to my understanding no longer there, Lakeshore Drive moves from the cypress lined lakes to a high elevation (if there is such a things in Florida) of sand hills, this happens rather suddenly and the area was building up when I was there years ago….so …but at that time they were described as “tastefully done” and Not overly” intrusive. This area was once all orange groves a crop that was completely (or almost?) destroyed in 1989 with the great freeze and at the time of our visit you might still spot a few trees or other signs of the groves that I’m sure are all gone now.
Back in my time there Clermont’s population was predicted to double in the next five years (The population was 28,742 in 2010. )
Overview
Location: Clermont
Length: 1.7 mile loop
Trailhead: 28.507938, -81.750393
Address: 11121 Lake Louisa Rd, Clermont
Fees: none
Restroom: at the trailhead
Land manager: Lake County Water Authority
Phone: 352-343-3777
8 x 10 Autographed by Bobby Allison Photo in a Metal Glassless Frame
When I was roaming about this area there was a tour that took you about (on Fri, Sat, and Sundays_ Lake Susan it was the River Rat and if all else failed you could also rent a motor boat or canoe.
I found a River Boat rental now
There is so much to choose from in the Old Time Country Store. The Showcase of Citrus is world famous for its 100% natural orange juice slushy and its creamsicle, a tasty treat any time of the day! We focus on locally made small batch, hand crafted jams, jellies, hot sauces, BBQ sauces, fruit based salsas, dressings, Tropical fruit wines, and more; all of which you can sample for free! If you are looking for the perfect Florida souvenir, gift, or something for yourself, we have it.
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Classic Vintage Oriental Decorated 12″ Dish
$70.25https://www.etsy.com/listing/706760710/classic-vintage-oriental-decorated-12?ref=shop_home_active_70
Champions Splash Park
https://www.clermontfl.gov/departments/parks-recreation/champions-splash-park/
The Townsend House
http://clermontvillage.org/
480 West Ave.
Clermont, FL 34711
This building is the home of Clermont’s first black residents, James and Sally Townsend. The Townshend’s founded the St. Marks African Methodist Episcopal Church and established the area’s first black school. The house was moved to its present location, restored and now serves as a museum featuring artifacts and history of early settlers and residents.
This building is the home of Clermont’s first black residents, James and Sally Townsend. The Townshend’s founded the St. Marks African Methodist Episcopal Church and established the area’s first black school. The house was moved to its present location, restored and now serves as a museum featuring artifacts and history of early settlers and residents.
Clermont’s Citrus Tower
The Citrus Tower stands unrivaled as a majestic and monumental tribute to Central Florida’s famed citrus industry and its lush subtropical groves. With the area’s changing economic climate, the Tower serves as a beacon guiding a burgeoning new business and population base to the scenic South Lake County region.
