Tarpon Springs Historic District

Tarpon Springs Historic District is a neighborhood in Florida containing more than 100 historic buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The structures spread across the area between Read Street, Hibiscus Street, Orange Street, and Spring Bayou, showing different architectural styles from that era.

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 Old Tarpon Springs City Hall displays Byzantine Revival style, an unusual architectural choice for the region that many visitors overlook. This unexpected design influence makes the building a striking detail among the more traditional structures elsewhere in the district.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 28.14617,-82.75603

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03