Orange County as we know it was originally known as Mosquito County, and was established on December 29, 1824. The county seat was and still is Orlando today.
In 1824, Mosquito County was established as the original name for a vast region covering much of eastern Florida. Its territory included areas that are now Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Marion, Martin, Seminole, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Polk, and Palm Beach counties.
To commemorate 200 years of history and progress, the Orange County Regional History Center invites residents and holiday visitors to explore our rich heritage, and the weird, wonderful history of Central Florida. with free admission on Sunday, December 29 from 12pm to 5pm.
Admission to the museum—an award-winning Smithsonian Institution affiliate and a proud member of the American Alliance of Museums—will be FREE during this special celebration
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings commented, “I hope you enjoy this 200th Anniversary edition as we highlight the many monumental events that helped shape Orange County and our local community,”
“The 20th century ushered in a period of monumental growth for Orange County,” said Mayor Jerry Demings. “The beginning development of Walt Disney World in 1964 transformed the region into a global tourist destination. Today, Orange County thrives as a center of tourism, commerce, and culture while still preserving its historical heritage. For a county that has been around for 200 years, it has not been without its challenges. However, due to the resilience and strength of the community, we continue to strive to meet the needs of all residents.”
Mosquito County was renamed Orange County on Jan. 27, 1845, only a few months before Florida was admitted to the union.
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