Thomas Palmer (1859–1946) was an American lawyer, developer, and politician in Florida representing Tampa.

[2] He moved to Tampa in 1889, and shortly afterward was elected mayor of Brooksville, Florida.

[7] A pool was built on the site and a streetcar stop was part of the Port Tampa to Ballast Point line.

[8] What remains of the spring can be found at Fred Ball Park alongside Bayshore Boulevard.

[10] He reported the headquarters of the Florida Citrus Exchange would be located in Tampa.