Why are there so many Greeks in Tarpon Springs, Florida? Because at the beginning of the 20th century, Greek sponge divers came from the Dodecanese islands and revolutionized the sponge industry on the Gulf coast of Florida. 1850 2 million immigrants in total The 1850 census did not include data on the birthplace of slaves. 1910 14 million immigrants in total 1970 9 million immigrants in total 2024 50 million immigrants in total The chart data a…
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Why are there so many Greeks in Tarpon Springs, Florida? Because at the beginning of the 20th century, Greek sponge divers came from the Dodecanese islands and revolutionized the sponge industry on the Gulf coast of Florida. 1850 2 million immigrants in total The 1850 census did not include data on the birthplace of slaves. 1910 14 million immigrants in total 1970 9 million immigrants in total 2024 50 million immigrants in total The chart data a…