Title: Weeki Wachee, Florida - Wikipedia
Headings: Weeki Wachee, Florida
Weeki Wachee, Florida
Contents
History
Geography
Demographics
Weeki Wachee Springs
Tourist attraction
Deepest naturally formed spring in the United States
In popular media
References
External links

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Country
United States
State
Florida
County
Hernando
Founded
1966
Dissolved
June 2020
Area
• Total
1.05 sq mi (2.73 km 2)
• Land
1.00 sq mi (2.60 km 2)
• Water
0.05 sq mi (0.13 km 2)
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Population
( 2010)
• Total
210
• Estimate
(2019)
13
• Density
12.94/sq mi (5.00/km 2)
Time zone
UTC−05:00 ( Eastern (EST))
• Summer ( DST)
UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Area code (s)
352
FIPS code
12-75625
GNIS feature ID
0295700
Website
www .weekiwachee .com
Weeki Wachee was a city located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the former city had a total population of 12. The 12,000-acre (49 km 2) Weeki Wachee Preserve and the Weeki Wachee Springs park are located in the area. The park includes water rides, animal shows, mermaid costume shows, and manatee watching. The communities of Weeki Wachee Gardens and Spring Hill are nearby. Contents
1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Weeki Wachee Springs
4.1 Tourist attraction
4.2 Deepest naturally formed spring in the United States
5 In popular media
6 References
7 External links
History
The city of Weeki Wachee was founded in 1966 to promote the local mermaid attraction. With fewer than 15 residents, and increased concerns over the city's finances, services, and state park operations, state representative Blaise Ingoglia sponsored a bill to dissolve the city, and Governor Ron DeSantis signed it into law in June 2020. Hernando County, Florida, is to resolve the financial issues, and park operations are not expected to be affected. Geography
The city of Weeki Wachee was located in western Hernando County at 28°30'56" North, 82°34'43" West (28.515445, −82.578565). Via U.S. Route 19, it was 19 miles (31 km) north of Port Richey and 20 miles (32 km) south of Homosassa Springs.