- State:FloridaCounty:Hillsborough CountyCity:LithiaCounty all:Hillsborough | PolkCounty FIPS:12057 | 12105Coordinates:27°51′01″N 82°10′29″WElevation:105 ft
- Latitude:27,8393Longitude:-82,1565Dman name cbsa:Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FLTimezone:Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5:00; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC-4:00ZIP codes:33547GMAP:
Lithia, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
- Population:5,769Unemployment rate:11.60%
Lithia is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb of Tampa. The ZIP codes are 33547, 33596, and the area code is 813. The elevation ranges from less than 8 feet (2.4 m) above sea level at Lithia Springs to 105 feet (32 m) south of the post office. Lithia is the closest community to the coordinates listed as the launch site by Jules Verne in his 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon. In the late 1990s, Newland Communities purchased 3,000 acres (12 km²) to develop Fishhawk Ranch. The community has a rich history in agriculture, saw mills, and phosphate mining. On February 21, 2017, United Parcel Service tested a vehicle-launched drone delivery in Lithia. The Mosaic Company's international phosphate division is based in the community. In 1846, Lithia had been variously inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Tocobaga, Muskogan (Creek), Tomokan, Caloosa, some of whom were mentioned by the Spanish in the 1600s, and later the Seminole. Settlers from Georgia arrived in 1847. By the time of the Civil War, James Alderman's cattle ranching operation ran to around 30,000 head of cattle. Around 1900, lithium was discovered in the waters of a spring (now known as Lithia Spring Major), which resulted in the naming of the community to "Lithian".
Description
Lithia is a small unincorporated community. The elevation ranges from less than 8 feet (2.4 m) above sea level at Lithia Springs to 105 feet (32 m) south of the post office. The town has a rich history in agriculture, saw mills, and phosphate mining. In the late 1990s, Newland Communities purchased 3,000 acres (12 km²) to develop Fishhawk Ranch. Fishhawk Trails was developed by another company, and more public works and retail stores are currently in development. The community is home to the C.W. Bill Young Reservoir and Alderman's Ford Regional Park, and a number of other parks and recreation areas. It is located in the northern part of the state of Utah. The city's population is around 2,000. It has a population of about 2,500, according to the city's 2010 census. The population of Lithia is about 1,200, with the majority of the population living in the town of about 300 homes. The area has a history of phosphate mining, saw milling, and other agriculture activities. It also has a large amount of undeveloped land, which was purchased in the 1990s to develop a new community center and other facilities. It was the first town in the state to be annexed by the state in the late 1970s. The first town to be incorporated in the U.S. was Lithia, Utah, in the 1970s and 1980s, and it is the only one in the county to have a city center.
History
Prior to the advent of white settlers in 1846, Lithia had been variously inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Tocobaga, Muskogan (Creek), Tomokan, Caloosa. Settlers from Georgia arrived in 1847. In 1848, James Alderman created a ford on the Alafia River at the site of present-day Alderman's Ford Park. Around 1900, lithium was discovered in the waters of a spring (now known as Lithia Spring Major), which resulted in the naming of the community to "Lithia" On February 21, 2017, United Parcel Service tested a vehicle-launched drone delivery in Lithia. Lithia is the closest community to the coordinates listed as the launch site by Jules Verne in his 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon. It is also the location of the U.S. Air Force base that was used to launch the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969. The town is located on the banks of the Alafia River, which is a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Alafia is one of the oldest rivers in the United States, dating back to the 17th century. It was also used as a route by the Confederations of the American Indian during the American Civil War. The city's name comes from the word "lithia", which means "lion" or "lily" in Spanish. It has a population of around 2,000.
Geography
Lithia is located at (27.85, -82.19); or about 18 miles (29 km) ESE of Tampa. The capital city of Lithia is the capital of the Lithian Republic. The city is home to a population of about 100,000 people. It is located in the region of the Black Sea, between the Gulf of Mexico and the Apalachicola Peninsula. The country's capital city is the city of Lithia, which is located on the island of Stromsgodis, in the south of the island. The town of Lythia is also known as "Litha" or "Lysa" in the Greek language, and "Lyris" in English. It was founded in 17th century and is located near the town of Litha, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It has a long history, dating back to the 6th century, when it was first established as an independent state. It became a republic in 18th century; it is now a part of the Republic of Georgia, which was established in 1821. It also has a short history, beginning in the 13th century when it emerged as a separate state. Its name comes from the Greek word "lithia" which means "land" and means "home" in Greek. It's also known for its rich history and culture, and is known as the "Black Sea" region. Its capital city, Lyris, is the largest city in the country, with a population in the area of about 90,000.
Education
Public schools: Public schools: Barrington Middle School (6-8), Beevis Elementary (K-5) Newsome High School (9-12), Pinecrest Elementary, Stowers Elementary. Private schools: Foundation Christian Academy (Churches of Christ, K-12) St Stephen's Catholic School (Catholic,K-8) Stowers elementary. Stowers private schools: Stowers Christian School, St Stephen’s Catholic School, Foundations Christian Academy, St. Stephen's Christian School. St. Stephens Catholic School is a private Catholic school for K-8s and K-11s. St Stephens Christian Academy is also a private Christian school for 9-12-year-olds. StStephen's is a small private school for 8- to 12-grade students. The school is located in the town of Stowers, New Jersey. It is located on the banks of the Nollin River. The town has a population of about 2,000. It was founded in 1883. It has a history of being poor and poor. It also has a reputation for violence and crime. The city has been plagued by crime and violence in the past few years. The area has a high crime rate and a high poverty rate. In the past year, the city has had more than 1,000 violent crimes. The crime rate has been at or above the national average for the first time in more than a decade. In 2013, the state had the highest crime rate in the U.S.
Economy
Lithia is headquarters for The Mosaic Company's international phosphate division. Most of the community consists of commuters to jobs at MacDill Air Force Base and elsewhere. There is still a large agricultural component with strawberry growers, citrus, tropical fish, blueberries and other crops. Lithia has also become a shooting destination, with one public and several private shooting ranges, as well as a sporting clays range. The town has a population of about 2,000 people, mostly commuters to the base and other jobs at the base. It is also home to one of the world's largest phosphate mining operations, based in the town of Lithia, Florida. It also has a large number of sporting facilities, including a shooting range, a golf course, and a tennis court. The city is home to a number of international sporting events, including the U.S. Open, the Masters and the World Series of Poker, and the Ryder Cup. It has also been the site of several international sporting competitions, such as the 2007 Australian Open and the 2010 Australian Open, and has been the home of the Australian Open gold and silver medal winning Australian Open winning team. It was also the first Australian Open to be held in the United States, which was held in 2010. The Australian Open is held every two years and is held on the island of Victoria, in Victoria, Australia. The first Australian open was held on October 1, 2010. It took place in the city of Melbourne, Australia, and was followed by the 2012 Australian Open in Melbourne and the 2013 Australian Open.
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Lithia's population in Hillsborough County, Florida of 4,375 residents in 1900 has increased 1,32-fold to 5,769 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.