Tampa, Western Australia
Tampa is an abandoned town located in the Goldfields-Esperance region in Western Australia. It is found between Kookynie and Leonora.
| Tampa Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Tampa | |
| Coordinates | 29°12′53.3″S 121°27′2.8″E |
| Established | 1897 |
| Postcode(s) | 6438 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Menzies |
| State electorate(s) | Kalgoorlie |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
In the late 1890s gold was discovered in the area and by 1896 the government succumbed to demands to survey lots for a townsite. The townsite was gazetted in 1897.[1]
It is thought that the town is named after Tampa in the United States; likewise the neighbouring town of Niagara is thought to be named after its American namesake.
References
- Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names – T". Retrieved 12 May 2011.
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