Silver Springs, Florida | |
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 Location of Silver Springs, Florida | |
| Coordinates: 29°12′59″N 82°3′28″W / 29.21639°N 82.05778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Marion County |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.19 sq mi (16.0 km2) |
| • Land | 6.16 sq mi (16.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,844 |
| • Density | 461.7/sq mi (178.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 34488-34489 (Silver Springs) 34470, 34479 (Ocala) |
| FIPS code | 12-66125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805193[3] |
Silver Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marion County of northern Florida. It is the site of Silver Springs, a group of artesian springs and a historic tourist attraction that is now part of Silver Springs State Park. The community is part of the Ocala metropolitan area. It was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, at which time it had a population of 2,844.[2]
One of Florida's first tourist attractions, the springs drew visitors even before the U.S. Civil War. Glass-bottom boats have been a popular way to see the 242-acre (98 ha) complex. A small amusement park with various animals, a concert stage, a carousel, and exhibits also developed.
- ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Silver Springs CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Silver Springs Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.