Mount Dora, New Mexico facts for kids
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Mount Dora
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 Mount Dora
Location in New Mexico
Mount Dora
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Union |
| Elevation | 5,715 ft (1,742 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 899609 |
Mount Dora is a small, quiet community in Union County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county area.
All About Mount Dora
Mount Dora is a small place located in the northeastern part of New Mexico. It is not a big city, but a quiet community where people live.
Where is Mount Dora?
You can find Mount Dora in Union County, New Mexico. It sits right along two important roads: U.S. Route 64 and U.S. Route 87. If you travel about 17.6 miles (which is about 28.3 kilometers) west-northwest from the town of Clayton, you will reach Mount Dora.
How Mount Dora Got Its Name
Mount Dora used to have its own post office for many years. It opened on April 10, 1908, and stayed open until November 2, 2002. The community was named Mount Dora by a person named Senator Stephen W. Dorsey. He named it after his sister-in-law, which is a nice way to honor a family member.
