As word of the purity of the spring water spread, an ever-growing number of travelers stopped for refreshment. Orange City Utilities, located at the site of the spring, still pumps approximately 26,000 gallons per hour. The public water fountain near Dickinson Memorial Library continues to attract travelers. In rural areas at the edge of town, nurseries grow ferns and ship them throughout the world. Today, Orange City's central location on Highway 17-92, just off Interstate 4 and midway between Orlando and Daytona Beach, puts it within 50 miles of most of Florida's famous attractions including Daytona Beach and Walt Disney World.
Orange City is no longer a small town.
Its slow-paced living is disappearing rapidly. The area's expanding job market is already attracting young families and professionals. Jobs in almost any kind of business or industry can be found within easy driving distance. Orange City's solid foundation on traditional family values and its proximity to the vigorous growth of Central Florida promise opportunities and wealth for the next generation. Affordable housing, good city and county services, low taxes, excellent education and unlimited recreation add up to an irresistible quality of life.