Eustis, Florida
Eustis, Florida | |
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| City of Eustis | |
Eustis City Hall Boardwalk on Lake Eustis 1922 Map 1895 Map | |
| Motto: America's Hometown | |
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 28°51′23″N 81°40′38″W / 28.85639°N 81.67722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Lake |
| Established | 1883 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager Form of Government |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.03 sq mi (33.75 km2) |
| • Land | 11.10 sq mi (28.75 km2) |
| • Water | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 23,189 |
| • Density | 2,089/sq mi (806.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 32726, 32727, 32736 |
| Area code | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-21350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403580 |
| Website | City of Eustis official website |
Eustis is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. It lies about 35 miles northwest of Orlando, Florida and is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population in the city proper was 23,189 at the 2020 census.
Eustis is often referred to by its motto "America's Hometown" and is known for its small-town charm. The City of Eustis holds a festival every year which begins on the last Friday of February and runs through Sunday and has been held since 1902. This annual festival, referred to as GeorgeFest, is recognized as the longest consecutive running event held in honor of George Washington, first President of the United States.