Historical Society of Tavares

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Tavares High School 1962 . THS trip to our nation's capital.
12/12/2019

Tavares High School 1962 . THS trip to our nation's capital.

Built in 1881, this was the home of Major Alexander St Clair Abrams. He called it his "cottage" until 1895. This house s...
12/11/2019

Built in 1881, this was the home of Major Alexander St Clair Abrams. He called it his "cottage" until 1895. This house sits on the corner of New Hampshire and Alfred street.

Pictured is the founder of Tavares, Major Alexander St. Clair Abrams and his wife Joanna St. Clair AbramsHe founded Tava...
12/10/2019

Pictured is the founder of Tavares, Major Alexander St. Clair Abrams and his wife Joanna St. Clair Abrams
He founded Tavares in 1880 while looking for a most central location for education, arts, commerce, and government.
His dreamed was never realized for Tavares to become the state capital of Florida. However in 1887, it was recognized as the county seat for Lake County Florida.

12/01/2019

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121 E. Alfred Street
Tavares, FL
32778

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