1838Military
A small military outpost was built in 1838 on the western shore of Lake Fumecheliga (later Lake Maitland) during the Second Seminole War.
1871History
Christopher Columbus Beasley, perhaps the first permanent settler, arrived at Lake Maitland in 1871.
1883History
Examples of these century-old structures include the Church of the Good Shepherd (1883); the William H.
1884Culture
Waterhouse House (1884); the Maitland Public Library (1907); and the Maitland Art Center (1937).
1885Government
Lake Maitland was incorporated as a town in 1885, the third such town in Orange County to do so.
1896Culture
The Maitland Public Library is a non-profit organization that originated in 1896, with a donation of 360 books housed in the home of a local teacher.
1907Architecture
In 1907, residents worked to develop plans and gather funds to construct a designated library building.
1908Architecture
Less than a year later in 1908, the Maitland Public Library was officially opened.
1959Government
In 1959, Maitland was incorporated as a city.
1982Government
== Economy ==
The Maitland Center was established in 1982 adjacent to Interstate 4.
2005Sports
In August 2005 the Maitland Little League team made it to the semifinals of the 2005 Little League World Series.
2010History
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 15,751 people, 6,274 households, and 3,818 families residing in the city.
2014History
The first 31-mile (50 km) segment of the system (between DeBary and Sand Lake Road in Orange County) began operations on May 1, 2014.
2020History
== Demographics ==
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 19,543 people, 7,510 households, and 4,422 families residing in the city.
2024Culture
In 2024, Maitland voters approved a $14 million dollar plan to build the updated, 20,000 square foot library facility.