National Register of Historic Places

Mote-Morris House

Leesburg, Lake County, Florida
Listed
December 27, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000647

About this property

The Mote-Morris House is a historic house in Leesburg, Florida, United States. It was located at 1021 West Main Street. On December 27, 1974, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was moved to 1195 West Magnolia Street on September 1, 1990. h The City of Leesburg owns the house, and opens it for public tours twice a month. It is also available for rent for special occasions. As of February 20, 2018 the house suffered a devastating fire. The fire marshal ruled it to not be arson, however a witness told police multiple persons were seen inside the structure between two and three a.m. The damage was extensive.

Location

1021 N. Main St.
Leesburg, Lake County, Florida
28.81089, -81.88368

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Mote-Morris House listed on the National Register?

Mote-Morris House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Mote-Morris House?

Mote-Morris House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mote-Morris House?

The period of significance for Mote-Morris House is recorded as the industrial era.

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