Sulphur Springs, Tampa, Florida

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The Sulphur Springs Water Tower located in Sulphur Springs
The Sulphur Springs Water Tower located in Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs is a neighborhood and district located within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 6,308. [1]

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[edit] Description

Sulphur Springs boundaries include Rowlett Park to the east, Florida Avenue to the west, Busch Blvd. to the north, and the Hillsborough River to the south [2]. The neighborhood is well known for the Sulphur Springs Water Tower, which was built in 1927. The community was annexed into Tampa in 1953. [3], [4]

[edit] Geography

Sulphur Springs is located at 28°1′15″N, 82°27′05″W (28.02500, -82.45111)[1], or about five miles north of downtown Tampa [5]. The community has an elevation of 16 feet above sea level.

[edit] Demographics

In the neighborhood, the population is spread out with 44.02% under 19 years; 19.95% 20 to 35 years; 19.83% 35 to 49 years; 11.26% 50 to 66 years; and 4.94% 67 Years and Over.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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