Thonotosassa, Florida
Thonotosassa is a community of 15,764 people in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Why visit Thonotosassa
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Confederate Memorial Park, Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club and Eureka Springs Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 50°F.
Weather in Thonotosassa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Thonotosassa
Thonotosassa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,238 at the 2020 census, up from 13,014 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Thonotosassa, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 5.5 mi
Concert venue in Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks3
Confederate Memorial Park
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
Monument in Tampa, Florida, US
10412 US 92, Tampa
Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Seffner Old School House
Monument and historic site · 4.4 mi
Seffners first school
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Lettuce Lake Park
Park · 5.0 mi
Park just outside the city limits of Tampa, Florida
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
6150 Lazy Days Boulevard, Seffner
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.3 mi
11748 East Drive Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Su-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00
Dover Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.5 mi
12904 Gore Road, Dover
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.5 mi
11706 Tampa Gateway Boulevard, Seffner
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 3.6 mi
4649 McIntosh Road, Dover
Mo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:00; Su 05:00-24:00
7 more on the map.
History
The name "Thonotosassa" comes from the Seminole-Creek words ronoto "flint" and sasv "some", meaning the place was a source of valuable flint. Following the establishment of Fort Brooke in 1824 in what is now Tampa, a military road that ran northwest of Lake Thonotosassa was built between Fort Brooke and Fort King in Ocala. This road became known as the Fort King Road, which today is crossed in several locations by U.S. Route 301. Nevertheless, the presence of a Native American (probably Seminole, Creek or Mikasuki) village largely discouraged settlers from moving into the area. Following the hostilities of the Second Seminole War and with the adoption the Armed Occupation Act of 1842 American settlers began moving into the region.
In 1893, the Tampa and Thonotosassa Railroad opened a 13-mile (21 km) route between the two growing communities. This line today no longer extends into Thonotosassa, its northern tracks having been removed along with the town depot by the 1980s, but its southern portion remains a busy industrial spur, joining with the CSX main line at Neve Wye.
Among other areas for recreation for the youth is the Morris Bridge Road area and its Nature's Classroom.
From the History section of Thonotosassa, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa East (Casino Area)
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
11740 Tampa Gateway Boulevard, Seffner
Ramada Temple Terrace/Tampa North
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
11714 Morris Bridge Road, Tampa
Extended Stay America - Tampa - North - USF - Attractions
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
Churches and places of worship29
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Place of worship · 2.3 mi
9556 East Fowler Avenue, Thonotosassa
Masjid Al Khaliq
Place of worship · 2.5 mi
1415 North Kingsway Road, Thonotosassa
Vipassana Meditation
Place of worship · 4.0 mi
6231 Tampa Executive Airport Road, Tampa
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare2
Temple Terrace Veterans' Affairs (VA) Mental Health Clinics
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.9 mi
8451 Temple Terrace Highway
Veterans' Affairs (VA) Hidden River Primary Care Annex
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.1 mi
13515 Lake Terrace Lane, Tampa
Map of Thonotosassa
148 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 56°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 72°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 74°F | 8.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 72°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 66°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 58°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 77°F | 53°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plant City (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hillsborough County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tampa North Aero Park (KYO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Seffner 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Mango 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Temple Terrace 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- East Lake-Orient Park 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Dover 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Brandon 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Pebble Creek 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- University 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Valrico 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Palm River-Clair Mel 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ThonotosassaPostOffice2, Piperpet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FL Temple Terrace Golf Course clubhouse01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ford Amphitheater East, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
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