[Home Search]As one of the fastest growing communities in Central Florida both in residential and commercial markets, the City of Apopka, located 15 minutes from Orlando in beautiful Northwest Orange County, is strategically located minutes from Mount Dora, Altamonte Springs and Maitland. One tradition says the name derives from Seminole, for "potato-eating place," while others translate it as "trout-eating" or "catfish-eating" Let Apopka Realtor Angela Chapman and Central Florida Realtor John Hambrick help you sell your home or relocate to a lovely Apopka home. Built on the site of a Seminole village, the city of Apopka hosts orange groves, small communities, forests and farmland. Population
1990 Census - 13,611
2000 Census - 26,642
Before Apopka was "The Indoor Foliage Capital of the World" or even before it was "The Fern City," it was "The Lodge." From about 7500 B.C. until about the 1st century A. D. when they disappeared for reasons unknown, Indians were believed to have lodged on the shores of Lake Apopka. Then for about 400 years the region appears to have been uninhabited. When the Spaniards arrived in Florida in the 16th century, the Acuera tribe of the Timucua confederation was said to have lived in the Apopka area, growing crops and trading. By 1730 these natives were decimated by war and diseases brought by the Europeans and had also disappeared. Then early in the 19th century, Indians again inhabited the area. There was a Seminole village on Lake Apopka, or Ahapopka, as they spelled and pronounced it. It remained an active village until the outbreak of the Second Seminole War in the mid1830s. Coacoochee (Wild Cat), one of the most famous and influential war chiefs, was born here and ruled as chief of about 200 Indians until this village was evacuated and the natives sought refuge in the swampy areas around the St Johns,. The Armed Occupation Act of 1842 brought white settlers to the Apopka area. They received 160 acres if they would settle them. These Pioneers and those that followed the Civil War from states to the north began converting the area into what it is today. The settlement grew, attracting developers and settlers because of the climate and the agricultural opportunities and becoming an important trading center in the 1850s. The Masons' were particularly active. Orange Lodge #36 was organized in 1857, and The Lodge building, still standing on its original site at Alabama Avenue and Highway 44 1, was completed in 1859. The City limits were measured one mile in all directions from the Masonic Lodge and it's the oldest lodge room in continuous use in the State of Florida. It was around this building that the town grew in the 1860s and 1870s and ultimately became the Town of Apopka City incorporated in 1882. In 1912 ferns became the industry for Apopka and
soon developed the name of "Fern City".
More tropical plants were introduced to the growers
in the area. This influx of foliage took over the
fern industry and the City became known as "The
Indoor Foliage Capital of the World". Progress
continued and today Apopka is still an important
hub of commerce. One of the fastest-growing cities
in Orange County, it is home base to more than 45,000
citizens in the greater Apopka area. Apopka Realtor Angela Chapman and Orlando Realtor John Hambrick can help you find the perfect piece of real estate in this beautiful city or any of the surrounding communities. And if you've decided you want to sell your home, check out our seller's page. WE HAVE BUYERS and they can help you with real estate in Orange County, Seminole County, Lake County, Volusia County, Polk County, Brevard County or Osceola County.
Special Events 4th of July - Independence Day Celebration Each July 4th the City celebrates this with a fun family day at Apopka High School Roger Williams Field. This event features an old-fashioned 4th of July fun for the whole family. There is live entertainment, face painting, contests, and, of course, fireworks. Concert in the Park Sizzlin Salsa Concert Program is scheduled for August 21st - 4:00-7:00pm. Admission is free. Bring a blanket and come relax under the stars. Other Events * Pumpkin Bash in cooperation with Orange County Parks and Recreation at Kelly Park in October * City-wide food drive to benefit Loaves and Fishes begins November 1st * Toys for Tots Drive begins December 1st * Annual Apopka Foliage Sertoma Club Christmas Parade in December * Winter Wonderland Celebration in the Park with Live entertainment and snowfall! December 4:00pm - 8:00pm. * Arbor Day in January * Old Fashioned Country Fair in February * Mae Chustz Senior Olympic Games in March * Easter Egg Hunt in April * Art and Foliage Festival in April * Spring Concert in May For additional information on these and other special events call 407-703-1778.
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Filled
with many beautiful parks and golf courses, Apopka
is a wonderful place to live. Also located in Apopka
is the beautiful Wekiwa Springs State park, and Rock
Springs Park. With eight major trails ranging from
2.2 miles to 29 these mark the beginnings of what
will be a trail ring around Central Florida. Each
trail has its own charm and personality..
