Welcome to Ocoee ...
Ocoee is located in Polk County<1>.
Ocoee is 790 feet [241 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Ocoee lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Ocoee (for example, toward Powells Crossroads), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Ocoee is located in the (423) area code.
The ZIP code for Ocoee: 37361<3>
Communities Also Named Ocoee ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Ocoee - they are located in Florida and Kansas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ocoee.
Communities near Ocoee ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ocoee.
- Cleveland
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- Cleveland lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the west of Ocoee.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 45,948 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cleveland<5>
- Collegedale
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- Collegedale lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the west of Ocoee.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,400 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collegedale have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Collegedale
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collegedale<5>
- Gregory
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- Gregory lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the south of Ocoee.
- Population from the 2010 Census: 7,432 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gregory have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- South Cleveland
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- South Cleveland lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the west of Ocoee.
- Population from the 2010 Census: 6,912 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Cleveland have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Temple Grove
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- Temple Grove lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the south of Ocoee.
- Estimated population in 2019: 4,795 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Etowah
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- Etowah lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the northeast of Ocoee.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,527 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Etowah have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Etowah
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Etowah<5>
- Wildwood Lake
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- Wildwood Lake lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the west of Ocoee.
- Population from the 2010 Census: 3,124 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Apison
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- Apison lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the southwest of Ocoee.
- Population from the 2010 Census: 2,469 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apison have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Mount Vernon
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- Mount Vernon lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the southwest of Ocoee.
- Estimated population in 2019: 2,371 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Tennga
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- Tennga lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the south of Ocoee.
- Estimated population in 2019: 2,123 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Tennga
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tennga<5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ocoee. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ocoee.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ocoee. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ocoee.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ocoee. See our Newspapers Page for Ocoee.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ocoee ...
Looking for more information about Ocoee? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Ocoee, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ocoee.
Adding Ocoee to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ocoee in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Ocoee was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Ocoee post office opened in 1873.
We also found Ocoee in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ocoee.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ocoee. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Polk, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ocoee - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Ocoee). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ocoee or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Ocoee) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Ocoee. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from OcoeeOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ocoee. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1269, Longitude: -84.7171 |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |