Why visit Lockhart
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Thomas Picton Warlow, Sr., House, William H. Waterhouse House and Lake Lotus Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Lockhart
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lockhart
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).
From the Wikipedia article Lockhart, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Thomas Picton Warlow, Sr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic site in Winter Park, Florida, USA
William H. Waterhouse House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic home in Maitland, Florida
Eatonville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Maitland Art Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Lake Lotus Park
Park · 1.5 mi
1153 Lake Lotus Park Road, Altamonte Springs
Th-Su 08:30-17:40 ; Mo-We closed
Restaurants and cafes9
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
6400 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Mo-We 06:00-21:00; Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Where to stay3
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. The mural is located at the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Lake Lockhart Drive.
From the History section of Lockhart, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship20
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
New Life Comunity Church Of The Nazarine
Church · Protestant · 0.6 mi
6508 Edgewater Drive, Orlando
Orlando Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · 1.9 mi
1226 Bunnell Road, Altamonte Springs
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Seminole State College - Altamonte Springs Campus
School · 1.8 mi
850 South State Road 434, Altamonte Springs
Healthcare4
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Altamonte Springs
Hospital · 1.9 mi
831 South State Rd 434, Altamonte Springs
Map of Lockhart
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 52°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 54°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 8.2 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 8.1 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 7.7 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.5 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 60°F | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 54°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orlando Executive Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Forest City 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Fairview Shores 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Altamonte Springs 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Casselberry 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Apopka 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Goldenrod 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Azalea Park 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Conway 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Lake Butler 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Orlando 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Winter Park FL Warlow House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maitland FL Good Shepherd Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maitland Waterhouse house01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Maitland Art Center north02, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- MOSELEY HOUSE, Jamesmartin111, CC0
- Eatonville FL ZNH Natl Museum01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maitland FL hist msm01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michael Koulianos, Theremaybeawayyet, CC0
- Henao Contemporary Center, Ejay42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courtyard Orlando Altamonte Springs-Maitland, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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