Silver Springs, Florida
Silver Springs, Florida | |
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Location of Silver Springs, Florida | |
| Coordinates: 29°13′09″N 82°03′21″W / 29.21917°N 82.05583°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 (0.078 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 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 |
Silver Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marion County of northern Florida. It is the site of the 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, when it had a population of 2,844. 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.