DEMOGRAPHICS

Another great Orlando Metro jewel is the city of Maitland. Maitland is located on 5.6 square miles in Orange County. The local population is 14, 172 with a median age of 40 and the average household income is $62,500.

SCHOOLS

Maitland is home to several public and private schools for your education needs.

Elementary Schools (Public)

· Dommerich Elementary School

· Lake Sybelia Elementary School

· Hungerford Elementary School

· La-Amistad Elementary School

Middle Schools (Public)

· Maitland Junior High School

High Schools (Public)

· La-Amistad High School

HISTORY

Maitland is one of the oldest incorporated municipalities in Central Florida therefore it is a city rich in history. The Seminole Indians once called the area Musk Mellon Place. The area became known in 1838 as Fort Maitland, named after Captain William Maitland, a hero of the Seminole Wars. What is now Maitland Avenue was once part of the Old Black Bear Trail which ran from Montreal, Canada to St. Petersburg, Florida, and passed right by the fort. After the Civil War, settlers came buying large tracts of land, clearing them and planting citrus groves. The first deed for property in the city was written in 1873 to George H. Packwood. Packwood built a large hall known as Packwood Hall that was used for town meetings and social gatherings; it was located where City Hall now is. The area also became known as a winter resort. Two presidents, Grover Cleveland and Chester Arthur enjoyed wintering here at times.

In the late 1870’s a railroad was constructed from Jacksonville to Maitland to export the citrus production. The town was incorporated in 1885 but shortly thereafter a series of yearly killing freezes wiped out the grove owners, fortunately the town’s visitors kept coming for the climate and the city was able to survive. Eventually the citrus crops recovered as well.

During the 1950’s Martine Marietta Corporation and the rest of the space age companies had it’s eye on the area and in the 60’s the area was buzzing with construction of supermarkets, restaurants, churches, and housing. Next came the arrival of Disney World in Orlando in 1971 and that also had a huge impact on Maitland’s growth. Growth has continued but a historical corridor has been established to keep its identity and tradition.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Maitland has evolved from its rich historic beginning to become a prosperous and modern community. Today, Maitland has a nice mix of retail establishments, restaurants, office and commercial space, and shopping.

Residents of Maitland have a variety of recreational and cultural activities to enjoy. The library offers story time programs and activities for children. The collection of books includes 75,000 items of fiction and non-fiction books, reference materials, audio books and videotapes.  The Maitland Art Center, recognized as a State of Florida and a National Historic Site, promotes art education and offers classes, exhibitions, gift shop and special events throughout the year. There are parks scattered around the city for citizens to enjoy as well as the many lakes in the area, most of which are a short walk or bike ride. There are sports programs and other events sponsored by the parks department such as movies in the park, holiday events and others throughout the year.

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