Mount Dora Lighthouse
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sailor_dave
N 28° 47.688 W 081° 38.649
17R E 437135 N 3185421
This lighthouse is registered as an inland aid to navigation, the only one in Florida.
Waymark Code: WM19AC
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/03/2007
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The Mount Dora Lighthouse is located on Lake Dora north of Orlando. Though considered by many to be a faux lighthouse, it is registered as an inland aid to navigation, the only one in Florida.
Lighthouse Facts:
- Nearest Town or City: Mount Dora, Florida
- Location: Grantham Point in Gilbert Park, north shore of Lake Dora.
- Managing Organization: City of Mount Dora
- This lighthouse was built for $3000, raised by local civic groups.
- Tower Height: 35 feet
- Characteristic and Range: Flashing red light.
- Description of Tower: Conical brick and stucco tower with red and white horizontal bands, white hexagonal lantern.
- This light is operational!
- Date Established: 1988
- Date Present Tower Built: 1988
- Current Use: Private aid to navigation, attraction in park.
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