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Eldora House

Address: N. District of Canaveral National Seashore
City: New Smyrna Beach | State: FL

In 1877, property was purchased for the creation of Eldora, a small community situated on the southern inland waterway. The exact population of early Eldora was not known. Deeds and tax records indicate 50-75 people. The agricultural community thrived since travel along the waterway was faster and safer than the ocean. There, Eldora's decline began after three freezes during the late 1880s and 1890s destroying the citrus crops. After 1910, the Eldora "State" House, a large home on the water's edge was built. It has a Dutch Colonial design with plain, yet graceful features such as a gambrel roof and columns surrounding the front porch. The style is open and airy. They have full use of the attic and a widow's walk. Today, two buildings remain: the Eldora "State" House and a post office/citrus packinghouse.

DIRECTIONS: It is located in the North District of Canaveral National Seashore, south of New Smyrna Beach on A1A. From the district's Parking #8, a short walk will take park visitors to the edge of Mosquito Lagoon and remains on the Eldora Community.

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