Gordon Heywood

The First National Bank of Mount Dora

The First National Bank was established in 1925 to serve the financial needs of Mount Dora. On September 12, 1925, The Bank of Mount Dora and Trust Company received a charter to open its doors as a state bank. On July 6, 1927, the bank received its charter as a national bank and officially changed its name to The First National Bank of Mount Dora. Throughout the depression the bank's doors remained open and the bank continued to provide a safe and secure haven for the community's banking needs. In 1962 the bank received Federal approval to operate a trust department. We are the oldest and largest Trust company in Lake County with 5 offices in Mount Dora, Leesburg and Sorrento.