Sulphur Springs | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Sulpher_Springs_Water_Tower_006.jpg) The Sulphur Springs Water Tower | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:USA_Florida_location_map.svg)  Sulphur Springs Location within the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 28°1′15″N 82°27′05″W / 28.02083°N 82.45139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | Tampa |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,727 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 33604 |
| Area code | 813 |
Sulphur Springs is a neighborhood and district located within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. At the time of the 2010 census, there were 5,727 residents, down somewhat from the 2000 census count of 6,308.[1] In the late 19th century the mineral springs were a draw.[2] In the 1940s, the area was a major tourist attraction, featuring a 40-foot water slide and gator farm. Today, one of the primary draws to the area is Busch Gardens Tampa, a world-famous animal theme park and amusement park, located only 2.8 miles from Sulphur Springs. It is also the location of the Sulphur Springs History and Heritage Museum.[3] Other nearby attractions and institutions include Adventure Island (water park), The Florida Aquarium, the Museum of Science & Industry and the Universities of South Florida (USF) and Tampa (UT).
- ^ http://www.theplanningcommission.org/tampa/tampaplanningprojects/tampaneighborhood/A%20Possible%20Neighborhod%20Strategy.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Rejuvinated(sic) Mann-Wagnon park is among recent community improvements by Kathy Steele January 22, 2010 Tampa Tribune (TBO.com)
- ^ Sulphur Springs history museum to open in park by Marty Clear January 21, 2010 Tampa Bay Times