Odessa Map
Odessa is a census-designated place (CDP) in both Hillsborough County, Florida, and Pasco County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,173 at the 2000 census.
Odessa has a rich and varied history. Originally, there was a large sawmill in the area, employing many. The railroadcame through the area as well. Most of the original homes and buildings are no longer standing.
There are many families who have lived in the area for generations. Some are buried in the cemetery at Keystone United Methodist Church on Race Track Road. The area is rapidly being swallowed up by development as Tampa expands and needs more bedroom communitiesto house people.
Nearby cities include Carrollwood, Tarpon Springs, Bayonet Point, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor.