Tarpon Springs Historic District, Historic district in Tarpon Springs, Florida, US.

Tarpon Springs Historic District is a 700-acre district in Tarpon Springs, Florida, containing 145 historic buildings. It is bounded by Read Street, Hibiscus Street, Orange Street, Levis Avenue, Lemon Street and Spring Bayou. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1990.

The neighborhood developed in the late 1800s as a center for sponge diving operations that brought economic growth to the area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, marking its importance to local and regional history.

The district shows the lasting influence of Greek sponge divers through its shops, restaurants, and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, which visitors can see and experience. The waterfront area and streets maintain this heritage in how locals and visitors gather there today.

The district is best explored on foot, walking between the historic buildings and the waterfront area to see the different structures. Visiting during daytime hours gives you the best views of the architecture and time to stop in local shops and restaurants.

The district covers about 700 acres and holds 145 historic buildings, not the 100 sometimes cited. Its boundaries run along Read, Hibiscus, Orange, Levis and Lemon Streets and Spring Bayou, and it joined the National Register on December 6, 1990.