About White Springs

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About White Springs

Florida’s first tourist attraction — a peaceful Hamilton County town on the upper Suwannee River.

White Springs is a small, historic town in Hamilton County, Florida, on the banks of the Suwannee River. Once a fashionable Victorian-era health resort drawing visitors from across the Southeast, the town today is best known for its folk music heritage, its parks and natural beauty, and a tight-knit community.

The river offers opportunity for the boating enthusiast, the canoeist, and divers. Many enjoy simply floating along the riverbanks, fishing for red-bellies, brim, mullet, and catfish. Divers come from all over the country to dive in the many springs that spawn off the Suwannee River and explore the caves.

When you get here, take advantage of the beautiful, rural scenery and our friendly little town, where pride in family and community create a wonderful quality of life.

Key Facts

First Incorporated

1831

As Jackson Springs

Re-Incorporated

1885

As White Springs

Population

740

2020 Census

County

Hamilton

North Florida

Households

382

2020 Census

Schools

Hamilton County

Elementary & High School

Government

Council-Manager

All seats at-large

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Learn Our History

From a sacred mineral spring used by Native Americans to a Victorian-era resort, the story of White Springs spans nearly two centuries.

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Visit White Springs

Plan your visit — from paddling Big Shoals to the Folk Festival to camping at Stephen Foster State Park.

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