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Apopka, Florida

Located in Orange County, Florida, Apopka was established in 1857. 'Indoor Foliage Capital of the World.'. Name from Seminole word meaning 'potato eating place.'.
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Founded 1857 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Orange County

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1857 Founded: 'Indoor Foliage Capital.'.
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1882 Incorporated: Apopka was officially incorporated as a city.
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1907 Economic Development: Apopka grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Apopka continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1857 Culture
Founded
1882 Government
Incorporated
1907 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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'Indoor Foliage Capital of the World.'.
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Name from Seminole word meaning 'potato eating place.'.
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Major nursery and foliage plant industry.
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Apopka is located in Orange County, Florida.
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Apopka was founded in 1857.

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