Mount Plymouth, Florida
Mount Plymouth is a community of 4,604 people in Lake County, Florida.
Why visit Mount Plymouth
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Mount Plymouth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Plymouth
Mount Plymouth is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mount Plymouth had a population of 4,417. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Plymouth, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
East Lake County Library
Library · 1.1 mi
31340 Wallick Road, Sorrento
Mo-Th 10:00-17:00
History
The focal point of a golf resort for the region was the Historic Mount Plymouth Hotel, which was constructed in 1926 at a cost of $350,000. The hotel became a center of activity in the area. Guests such as Al Capone, Connie Mack, Babe Ruth and Kate Smith were able to utilize the hotel's airfield for arrival.
Four 18-hole golf courses patterned after the St. Andrews course in Scotland were originally planned for the resort. However, the Florida real estate crash of 1926 prevented completion of three of the four courses. The first course, called Mount Plymouth Golf Club, closed in 2007. Lucia Mida would use Mount Plymouth as her temporary place of residence while participating in Florida state golfing tournaments.
In 1959, Florida Central Academy occupied the building and grounds of the 150-room hotel. Originally a boys boarding school, in 1971 the academy began accepting girls. The school remained operational until June 1983. The building, condemned by county health officials, quickly became the target of vandals. In 1986 and 1987, fire destroyed the building.
From the History section of Mount Plymouth, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Mount Plymouth
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 47°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 56°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 88°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 8.3 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 7.3 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 8.5 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 6.3 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 55°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 49°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Plymouth 1Ssw (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Mount Dora 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Zellwood 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Apopka 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Tangerine 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Eustis 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Wekiwa Springs 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- South Apopka 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Heathrow 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Forest City 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Altamonte Springs 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mount Plymouth, Florida, LittleT889, CC BY 4.0
- Stipulicida setacea, Valerie Anderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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