Villa City is an abandoned community in Lake County, Florida. Founded by George T. King of Massachusetts, it featured dozens of homes and a post office in a citrus growing area in the late 19th century until a hard freeze in February 1895. A historical marker commemorates Villa City. [1]
Villa City, Florida
Villa City | |
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Ghost town | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
A master plan for a new community is underconsideration.[2][3]
See also
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edit- ^ "Villa City - Ghost Town". www.ghosttowns.com.
- ^ "Villa City". S&ME.
- ^ Ritchie, Lauren. "Biggest-ever subdivision to be built in Lake". OrlandoSentinel.com.
28°37′06″N 81°51′02″W / 28.6184°N 81.8505°W
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