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Worthington Springs, Florida

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In 2000, there were 70 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had
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In 2000, in the town, the age distribution of the population shows 31.6% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females
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was alleged to have medicinal benefits, attracting people from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. In the early years, swimming was segregated, with men and women assigned specific time intervals. In 1906, the new owner constructed a 12'×12' concrete box around the spring to divert water into a
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An iron and timber bridge was built across the river in 1908, facilitating access to and from the south. It was replaced in 1937 with the present concrete structure. In the mid-twentieth century, the outflow from the spring declined, and then stopped flowing completely. Activity at the resort
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of 2000, there were 193 people, 70 households, and 52 families residing in the town. The population density was 536.7 inhabitants per square mile (207.2/km). There were 83 housing units at an average density of 230.8 per square mile (89.1/km). The racial makeup of the town was 89.64%
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was always a big celebration at the springs. Thousands of people from surrounding communities would converge on the springs to picnic, swim, politic, and converse with friends and fellow Floridians. A special train transported people from
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likewise curtailed, and the facility was abandoned. The area around the Santa Fe River is subject to periodic flooding, just as the flow at the spring varies widely. In 1972, flow was measured at 233,280 gallons per day.
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In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $ 25,625, and the median income for a family was $ 27,083. Males had a median income of $ 26,458 versus $ 14,750 for females. The
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90'×50' concrete pool with a wall dividing the bathing area into sections for men and women. The complex included a hotel, recreation hall and bathhouse for the spring pool.
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someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.08.
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the
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for the town was $ 14,031. About 21.4% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the
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The community was named for early settler Sam Worthington, who arrived prior to the first
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Rosenau, Jack C.; Glen L. Faulkner; Charles W. Hendry; Robert W. Hull (1977).
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The exact coordinates for the Town of Worthington Springs is located at
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Official Website for the Town of Worthington Springs
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Index

Town
Location in Union County and the state of Florida
Union County
Florida
29°56′2″N 82°25′28″W / 29.93389°N 82.42444°W / 29.93389; -82.42444
Country
United States
State
Florida
County
Union
Incorporated
Mayor-Council
Mayor
Councilors
Town Clerk
Town Attorney
Time zone
UTC−5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC−4
ZIP code
Area code
386
FIPS code
GNIS
worthingtonsprings.org
spring
Union County, Florida

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