History of Orlando, Florida, USA

1838 (Orlando) - The U.S. Army built Fort Gatlin south of the present day Orlando City limits to protect settlers from attacks by Indians.
By 1840, a small community had grown up around the Fort. It was known as Jernigan, named after the Jernigan family, who had established the first permanent settlement in the area.
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1854 - Jernigan
Jernigan, a post-office of Orange co., Fla.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1875 - Orlando was incorporated

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1895 - Orlando
Orlan'do, a city and railroad centre, the capital of Orange co., Fla., about 90 miles S. of Palatka. It has a court-house, several churches, a money-order post-office, and a daily and 3 weekly newspapers. It is mainly sup: ported by the cultivation of oranges. Pop. in 1890, 2856.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Orlando, a banking city and railroad-centre, the capital of Orange co., Fla., about 90 miles S. of Platka, on the Atlantic Coat and teh Seaboard Air Lines. It is a tourist-resort, and has extensive plantations of tropical fruits. Pop. in 1900, 2481.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1954 - July 1 - WDBO TV channel 6 in Orlando, FL (CBS) begins broadcasting

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1966 - Walt Disney World
The $700 million Walt Disney World, to be built in the Orlando area is announced.

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1971 - October - Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida opens

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Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or on your own, here's a list of places to go and things to do in Orlando:
1. Walt Disney World Resort: This iconic destination needs no introduction. Explore the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom for a magical experience. Meet beloved characters, enjoy thrilling rides, and witness enchanting parades and fireworks.

2. Universal Orlando Resort: Home to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay water park. Don't miss the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and experience exciting attractions like the Incredible Hulk Coaster and Jurassic Park River Adventure.

3. SeaWorld Orlando: Get up close and personal with marine life, watch stunning animal shows, and experience thrilling rides like Mako, Kraken, and Infinity Falls.

4. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: A short drive from Orlando, this is where you can learn about NASA's space missions, see real spacecraft, and even witness a rocket launch if you time your visit right.

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