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 In 1882 the City of Apopka was incorporated. The City limits were measured one mile in all directions from the Masonic Lodge. The "Lodge" is still in its original location on Main Street (US 441) and is the oldest lodge room in continuous use in the State of Florida.
In 1912 ferns became the industry for Apopka and soon Apopka 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".
The City of Apopka is located 12 miles Northwest of Orlando and encompasses an area slightly larger than 28 square miles and a population of more than 31,000 citizens.
The City has a strong mayoral form of government. The Mayor and Commissioners are elected at large and serve a term of four years. Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall (120 East Main St.) on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. and the third Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Population: 26,642
Year of Incorporation: 1882
Location: Central Florida
Tax Rate:: 3.7619
Taxes Levied (per capita): $144.02
Total Area: 9.51 square miles
City Hall:
City of Apopka
120 East Main Street
PO Box 1229
Apopka, FL 32704.1229
407.703.1700
407.703.1705 Fax
info@apopka.net
City of Apopka
Chamber of Commerce:
Apopka Area Chamber
180 E. Main Street
Apopka, FL 32703
407.886.1441
407.886.1131 Fax
Apopka Area Chamber
Library:
North Orange Library
1211 E. Semoran Blvd.
Apopka, FL 32703
407.814.6150
North Orange Library
Community Resources:
Apopka is predominantly a small business, residential community. The government consists of a mayor, commission and city administrator. The City has a strong mayoral form of government. The Mayor and Commissioners are elected at large and serve a term of four years. Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. and the third Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
City Officials:
John H. Land, Mayor 407.703.1703
James W. Arrowsmith, ViceMayor
Billie L. Dean, Commissioner
Marilyn Ustler McQueen, Commissioner
Mark R. Holmes, Commissioner
Jack H. Douglas, Jr., Administrator
Janice G. Goebel, Clerk
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