Museum of the Apopkans
Museum of the Apopkans
Museum of the Apopkans is located in Florida
Museum of the Apopkans
Location within Florida
Established1968
Location122 East Fifth Street
Apopka, Florida
Coordinates28°40′19″N 81°30′32″W / 28.67188°N 81.50899°W / 28.67188; -81.50899
TypeHistory museum[1]
PresidentMaribel Brinkle (President of the Apopka Historical Society, 2020)
CuratorLorena Potter
Public transit accessLynx bus Orlando Route 17 to Apopka Superstop, Ocoee/Pine Hills Route 44 to Apopka Superstop, or use Apopka Circulator Route 405 within Apopka.
Websiteapopkamuseum.com

The Museum of the Apopkans is located at 122 East Fifth Street, Apopka, Florida. It contains exhibits depicting the history of Apopka and Northwest Orange County Pioneers of Apopka, Apopka Historical Society and Museum website[2] and is run by the Apopka Historical Society.

History

The Museum of the Apopkans started in 1968 but it was incorporated in 1971 to be a not-for-profit institution. The initial board of directors included President Mrs. Elizabeth Grossenbacher, Vice-President Mrs. Mildred S. Whiteside, Secretary Mrs. Reba R. Evans, Curator Mr. Edward A. Miner, and directors Mayor John H. Land, Miss Elin Larson, and Miss Mary Lee Welch.[3]

Accomplishments

The Apopka Historical Society, with many prominent community members including John H. Land, has been principal in obtaining historical status to many homes in the community.

National Historic Recognition

Florida State Historic Recognition

  1. Dr. Howard A. Kelly Park, 400 East Kelly Park Road
  2. Oldest Masonic Lodge Building in Continuous use in Florida, E. Main St. and Alabama Ave.
  3. Community of Piedmont, Peidmont-Wekiwa Rd. between Orange Blossom Trail and Apopka Blvd.
  4. Lovell's Landing at Lake Apopka, 2929 Binion Rd. Magnolia Park
  5. Episcopal Church of The Holy Spirit
  6. Apopka Schoolhouse, Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery

[5]

Florida State Special Award

  • The Sydonie mansion 5538 Sydonie Drive, Zellwood, Florida, USA (construction began in 1895 and completed in 1904), being one home receiving special recognition for restoration by the State of Florida.[6]

References

  1. ↑ MuseumsUSA. "Museum of Apopkans", MuseumsUSA website, 2008. Accessed August 16, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Apopka Museum". Museum of the Apopkans. 23 Aug 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Apopka Historical Society and Museum of Apopkans".
  4. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Florida Historical Marker". Florida Historical Marker. 23 Aug 2020.
  6. ↑ "Rare tours of fabled mansion help preserve Zellwood's history".
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