The name Land of Lakes
was chosen because Lake
County
Brochures from the "boom days" boasted that there were more than 1,500 named lakes
in the county. The brochures go on to say, "Hills and valleys, winding streams and the
sparkling lakes give it a beauty beyond anything around it and the lakes protect it from
the cold of winter ... Many of the lakes are connected by rivers and canals." Lakes
Griffin
and Harris are the fourth and fifth largest lakes in Florida
were very important to native Americans and early settlers alike. Early settlers used the
lakes and connecting rivers and canals as roads into the area. Passenger and freight
boats plied the lakes and canals, and became familiar sights, with the first boat
docking at Leesburg on November 10, 1867. During the 20th century, the area was
famous for our "Bass Tournaments" inLake
Harris
Our First Anniversary was celebrated by the tree planting in Fountain Park on
Meadow Street, Leesburg. Our Second Anniversary was celebrated by placing
a marker at Bourlay Historic Park commemorating Pvt. Thomas Robertson,
War of 1812 soldier and first settler in our area.
The chapter meets four times a year on the third Tuesday of November, January, March
and May at Leesburg Public Library. We welcome all ladies who would like to join us.
Brochures from the "boom days" boasted that there were more than 1,500 named lakes
in the county. The brochures go on to say, "Hills and valleys, winding streams and the
sparkling lakes give it a beauty beyond anything around it and the lakes protect it from
the cold of winter ... Many of the lakes are connected by rivers and canals." Lakes
were very important to native Americans and early settlers alike. Early settlers used the
lakes and connecting rivers and canals as roads into the area. Passenger and freight
boats plied the lakes and canals, and became familiar sights, with the first boat
docking at Leesburg on November 10, 1867. During the 20th century, the area was
famous for our "Bass Tournaments" in
Our First Anniversary was celebrated by the tree planting in Fountain Park on
Meadow Street, Leesburg. Our Second Anniversary was celebrated by placing
a marker at Bourlay Historic Park commemorating Pvt. Thomas Robertson,
War of 1812 soldier and first settler in our area.
The chapter meets four times a year on the third Tuesday of November, January, March
and May at Leesburg Public Library. We welcome all ladies who would like to join us.
The 1812 Insignia is the property of, and is copyrighted by, the National Society of the United States
Daughter of 1812. Authorization for use must be received from the National Society.