Old Lake County Courthouse (Florida)

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Old Lake County Courthouse
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Location Tavares, Florida
Coordinates 28°48′6″N81°43′52″W / 28.80167°N 81.73111°W / 28.80167; -81.73111 Coordinates: 28°48′6″N81°43′52″W / 28.80167°N 81.73111°W / 28.80167; -81.73111
Built1922
ArchitectAlan J. MacDonough
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 98001199 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 25, 1998

The Old Lake County Courthouse (constructed in 1922) is a historic courthouse in Tavares, Florida, located at 315 West Main Street. On September 25, 1998, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The Lake County Historical Museum is located on the first floor of the courthouse. The museum's exhibits focus on the county's history and cultural heritage.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.