General Eustis , prominent in the Seminole Wars , had skirmished with the Indians on the south shore , near present - day Tavares , Florida .
First it was Highlands , then Pendryville , and finally Lake Eustis , itself named about 1825 for General Abraham Eustis .
General General , prominent in the Seminole Wars , had skirmished with the Indians on the south shore , near present - day Tavares , Florida .
First it was Highlands , then Pendryville , and finally Lake Eustis , itself named about 1825 for General Abraham Eustis .