Ocoee was founded in the 1850s along the western banks of the pristine Starke Lake, as a camp for laborers working the farms around southern shores of Lake Apopka. A village soon grew up around the camp and became what is now the downtown historic district.

Who founded Ocoee FL?

A township of 820 residents, Ocoee was first settled adjacent to Starke Lake, southeast of Lake Apopka, in the mid-1800s. The Town of Ocoee was the name of a subdivision platted by Dr. H.K. Clarke, Charles J.

What is Ocoee FL known for?

Besides the convenience of shopping, health care, and a great transportation network, Ocoee also offers many leisure activities. There are several golf courses in the area and the nationally-recognized West Orange Trail provides more than 14 miles of trail for bicyclists, rollerbladers, runners, and others to enjoy.