Lockhart, Florida
census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States
Lockhart is a census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lockhart had a population of 14,058. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community is named for David Lockhart (19 March 1864 - 26 August 1923).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.8 km2 (4.6 mi2), of which 11.3 km2 (4.4 mi2) is land and 0.5 km2 (0.2 mi2) (4.17%) is water.
History
Lockhart was first established as a town when the Lockhart mill was completed in 1894. The town originally was known for its citrus and lumber production. By 1907, the town had 1907. In the 1920's, many new mill houses were constructed in an area known as New Hill.
On February 29, 2020, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore worked with artist Lisa Mikler to paint a mural that depicts how Lockhart looked at its start.
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Place names and jurisdictional language are key evidence: both can reveal earlier catalogue descriptions and overlooked record series. The source revision retrieved here is dated Apr 27, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q2429021. Authority coordinates are 28.625, -81.437. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2020, 1864, 1923 and 1894.
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