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Ocoee, Florida

Located in Orange County, Florida, Ocoee was established in 1922. 1920 Ocoee Massacre was one of bloodiest racial violence episodes in U.S. election history. Fast-growing west Orlando suburb.
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Founded 1922 | Population 50,000 | Peak 50,000 (2024) | County Orange County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Ocoee, Florida

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1920 Massacre: Election Day violence against Black voters.
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1920 Natural Disaster: Ocoee was impacted by a significant hurricane.
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1964 Civil Rights Era: The civil rights movement brought significant change to Ocoee and the region.
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2010 Modern Era: Ocoee continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Ocoee

Jan 1, 1970
Southwest Flight 2094 Diverted Over Bomb Threat Claim
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, en route from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, encountered a harrowing situation late last n…
Jan 1, 1970
Oregon Democrats Block ICE Notification for Felony Convicts
Oregon Democratic senators have unanimously blocked a bill that would have mandated state authorities to notify U.S. Immigration a…
Jan 1, 1970
Grandpa Opens Fire On Armed Criminals During Home Invasion – His Granddaughter Orchestrated The Whole Heist
Among those arrested was the homeowner’s granddaughter, the orchestrator of the crime.
Jan 1, 1970
Dad And Son Charged With 216 Counts Of Incest, Pay The Price
A father and son in West Virginia has been charged with over 216 counts of incest, sexual assault and sexual abuse that involved t…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump Admin Mocked Over This Small Detail In Venezuela ‘Situation Room’ Photo
In the wake of a bold and controversial U.S. military operation in Venezuela…
Jan 1, 1970
Students Trump Movement Spreads Across Us
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Back in March 2016, a wave of student support for Donald Trump’s presidential bid was picking up steam,…

Complete Historical Timeline

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Did You Know?

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1920 Ocoee Massacre was one of bloodiest racial violence episodes in U.S. election history.
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Fast-growing west Orlando suburb.
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Name from Hitchiti Native word.
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Ocoee is located in Orange County, Florida.
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Ocoee was founded in 1922.

Famous People from Ocoee, Florida

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Kendrick Perry
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