In 1857, the future town of Apopka grew enough to support the establishment of a Masonic lodge. In 1859 the lodge erected a permanent meeting place at what is now the intersection of Main Street (U.S. Highway 441) and Alabama Avenue.
In 1882, the one mile in each direction of “The Lodge” or “Fudge Hall” was officially incorporated under the name “Town of Apopka City”.
In 1929, town incorporated as the City of Apopka. Today, Apopka is often referred to as the “Indoor Foliage Capital of the World” due to the extensive Greenhouse nurseries here.
From the moment you arrive in Apopka, you know you have found a new “Home for Business”. From city officials, local law enforcement, business owners, local residents, and visitors, you are greeted with the “Welcome to Apopka” smile and a “You’re Home Now” Apopka welcome mat.
Apopka is a fast-growing city and is expanding in all directions. Most notable are the new Lowes and Home Depot DIY stores to the north of the city. Other businesses include Staples office supply and a second Chili’s restaurant. Health care is being provided by a new hospital, AdventHealth Apopka, was opened in 2017.
The City of Apopka is in a fast growing Orange County area for new businesses. In the spirit of enterprising early settlers, Apopka is in an ideal Florida location where local individual creativity can thrive and where self-starter entrepreneurs can start their own dream business online or offline.