Honoring Our Past and Celebrating the Future
Explore the rich history of Ocoee and the individuals who shaped its legacy
Our Centennial Sponsors:
Celebrating 100 Years of Ocoee
Ocoee's Centennial Year Celebration
The City of Ocoee proudly celebrates a century of rich history! Our website showcases a detailed timeline highlighting significant moments, milestones, and progress from 1925 to 2025, featuring captivating photographs from both the past and present. In addition, we've organized a series of centennial-themed events for 2025, inviting the
The City of Ocoee proudly celebrates a century of rich history! Our website showcases a detailed timeline highlighting significant moments, milestones, and progress from 1925 to 2025, featuring captivating photographs from both the past and present. In addition, we've organized a series of centennial-themed events for 2025, inviting the community to come together and honor this momentous occasion. We invite you to explore Ocoee's history and experience the remarkable transformation of our city over the last hundred years.
How did Ocoee get its name?
Ocoee was first settled in the mid-1800s, near Starke Lake, southeast of Lake Apopka. In 1886, Dr. H.K. Clarke, Charles J. Chunn, and R.B.F. Roper developed the Town of Ocoee subdivision, naming it after the Ocoee River in Tennessee. The name "Ocoee" comes from the Cherokee word for "apricot vine," which is what we now call the passion flower, and it inspired the city's logo. Ocoee officially became a municipality in 1923 and was incorporated as a city in May 1925.