Villa City, Florida

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
Ghost town
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida

A master plan for a new community is underconsideration.[2][3]

See also

References
  1. "Villa City - Ghost Town". www.ghosttowns.com.
  2. "Villa City". S&ME.
  3. Ritchie, Lauren. "Biggest-ever subdivision to be built in Lake". OrlandoSentinel.com.

28.6184°N 81.8505°W / 28.6184; -81.8505


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