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FERNDALE, FLORIDA
Lake County
Part A---General Information
1. Location:
Ferndale is in Central Florida, three miles northwest of Montvhrdo, .nd 15
miles south of Tavares. It is between Lake Apopka and Lake Harris.
2. Transportation;
Florida Highway 455 passes through
vides freight and express service.
able. .ir and bus service is not
3. PoDulation:
Ferndale. Tavares and.Gulf Railroad pro-
Railroad passenger service is not avail-
available.
Lake County had a population of 27,946 in 1947.
was approximately 250.
4. Climate:
.(From observations at Eustis, Florida.)
Normal
Temperature
Normal
Rainfall
The population of Ferndale
Normal
Temperature
Normal
Rainfall
January
February
March
April
May
June
59.7
61.7
66.6
71.1
76.9
80.8
2.54
2.44
2.95
2.49
4.23
6.13
July
August
September
October
November
December
Annual
82.4
82.4
80.1
73.5
65.4
60,4
71.8
7.24
6.02
5.75
3.54
1.89
2.35
47.57
5. Maior Sources of Income:
Citrus, agriculture, and commercial fishing are the main sources of income.
Part B---Recreation and Entertainment
1. Special Events:
None.
2. Athletic Events:
None.
3. Tourist Clubs:
None.
, Recreational Clubs:
None.
5. Civic Organizations:
None.
Fraternal Organizations:
None.
Organized Entertainment:
None.
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FERND4LE, FLORIDA
8. Recreational Facilities;
None.
9. Hunting:
dove, foxes, raccoons, wild cats, and oppossums are found
It is approximately one mile to unposted hunting grounds.
and hunting guides are not available.
in this sec-
Hunting
Fresh water fish are caught in Lake Apopka and Lake Harris. There is one
fishing camp in the vicinity that has boatsand several cabins for rent.
Fishing guides are not available.
11. Churches:
The Church of God has services in Ferndale,
Part C---Accommodations
There are no hotels, tourist courts, guest homes, trailer parks, or
specialized eating places available.
Further information on Ferndale can be obtained from:
FERNDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE
Ferndale, Florida
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Quail,
tion.
lodges
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10. Fishing:
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