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Moving doesn’t have to be a burden. Don’t move a muscle in Mount Dora provides moving services that make your transition simple.
Don’t move a muscle is a locally owned and operated moving company serving Mount Dora and surrounding areas in FL. We understand that every move is different, and we listen to your needs and concerns. Our team provides personalized service and open communication throughout your move. We use high-quality packing materials like sturdy boxes, protective wrap, and cushioning to safeguard your furniture and belongings during transport.
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Moving has many factors to consider. If you’re moving locally to Lake County or a new state, Don’t move a muscle simplifies your relocation. We manage the logistics and the heavy lifting so you can focus on settling into your new home. Our team will carefully pack, transport, and unpack your belongings. We use high-quality packing materials, including sturdy boxes and protective padding, to protect your possessions during transport. Call us at 352-901-8611 to get started.
The town of Mount Dora began in 1874 when the area was settled by David Simpson, his wife, and two children. In 1880, Ross C. Tremain became the town’s first postmaster, and later a major real estate developer for the area. A post office called Mount Dora has been in operation since 1883. Tremain named the unincorporated village Royellou, after his children, Roy, Ella, and Louis.
The community was renamed for Dora Ann Drawdy, who was an early settler of the town in the mid-1880s. In 1846, the surveyors named Lake Dora after her, and in 1883 the town was renamed after the lake. The Mount in Mount Dora reflects the fact that the town is on a plateau 184 feet above sea level. In addition to this, Dora is memorialized through Dora Drawdy Way, an alleyway located in the downtown area.
The town became a popular winter retreat for hunters, fishermen, and boaters, and in 1883 the Alexander House, a two-story hotel, was opened. The Alexander House has been renamed several times and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. A railroad came to town in 1887, followed by an orange packing house, fertilizer factories, and a cannery. The town was granted a charter in 1910 with John Philip Donnelly as its first mayor; the town had 371 residents at the time.
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