Nestled among the picturesque orange groves and mighty oak trees that dot western Orange County is the small, unincorporated community of Gotha.  Founded in 1885 by Henry Hempel and named after his hometown in Germany, the community was officially registered in 1995 as an historical preservation district.  Along the quaint Main Street district in Gotha are such treasures as the Palm Cottage Gardens, home to Henry Nehrling, and the Zion Lutheran Church that was founded in 1915.  The historic Fishers Country Store now features a popular café.  Even the current Gotha Community Center was originally a one-room schoolhouse.  The center brings families and neighbors together frequently for classes and special programs as well as monthly covered-dish events and community celebrations.  Those who are looking for a close-knit, friendly atmosphere in a hometown that is filled with old-fashioned charm and historic treasures will want to explore Gotha.