Villa City, Florida

Villa City is a former community in Lake County, Florida that is now a ghost town. It was a citrus growing area in the late 19th century with dozens of homes and a post office until it got hit by a hard freeze in February 1895. A historical marker is located in the area commemorating Villa City. There is also a Villa City Road.

Villa City was founded by George T. King of Massachusetts.[1] A master plan for a new community in the area has been developed.[2][3]

Its coordinates are 28°37.1'N 81°51.1'W.

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.

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