Description: Eustis by Ruth Downs Akright, Betty Slaven McClellan Eustis, the Queen City by the Unsalted Sea, had her earliest beginnings when Lake Eustis first appeared on surveyor Horatio Dexters 1823 map. Gen. Abraham Eustis, the lakes namesake and Seminole War hero, arrived in 1836 to eradicate the remaining Seminoles and open the area for settlement. Federal land agent John A. MacDonald arrived in Eustis in 1875 along with seven entrepreneurs, who established a small community on the lakeshore that continues to grow today. The easy access by steamboat and railroad, temperate climate, citrus and agricultural industries, and outdoor activities soon made Eustis a thriving resort for winter tourists and new residents. The Washington Birthday Celebration, which began in 1902 as a celebration of booming tourism, remains the longest-running festival in the nation. Eustis was home to notables such as archaeologist Edgar Banks (Eustiss own Indiana Jones), NAACP past president Tom Poole, and astronaut David Walker. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Authors Ruth Downs Akright and Betty Slaven McClellan proudly present Images of America: Eustis on behalf of the Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society, Inc., which has contributed to the photographs and history in this book. Ruth is an author, museum consultant, and preservationist. Betty is a writer, local preservationist, and past president of the Eustis Historical Society. Details ISBN0738587265 Author Betty Slaven McClellan Short Title EUSTIS Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC) Language English ISBN-10 0738587265 ISBN-13 9780738587264 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 127 Series Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) DEWEY 975 Illustrations Yes Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-08-22 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138012604;
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