Place:Gulf City, Hillsborough, Florida, United States

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NameGulf City
TypeGhost town
Coordinates27.706°N 82.462°W
Located inHillsborough, Florida, United States


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Gulf City is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States, near Ruskin. It is south of Tampa by road, on the south bank of the Little Manatee River.

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Gulf City was founded by British pirate Ben Margoza in the mid-17th century. It went into decline in the 19th century. In 1895 it was listed as having a population of 76 people, and a post office. The town site is now the location of several housing developments.

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