White Springs

White Springs is a Florida historical marker in White Springs, Hamilton County, dedicated 1961.

U.S. 41 between Kendrick & Wesson Streets. In 2002 moved to a spot near South Hamilton Elementary, 16693 Spring St. The marker is situated near a water tower which is near the school., White Springs

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These sulphur springs were thought to have medicinal properties and were considered sacred by the Indians. Warriors wounded in battle reputedly were not attacked when they came here to recuperate. Settlers moved into the vicinity in 1826 and the springs became an antebellum resort noted for natural beauty and good cuisine. The village was a refuge during the War Between the States and many planters brought their families and slaves here for safety.

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Historical maps covering this location

1823 · Unknown (Maps Collection)
1826 · Georgia (A. Finley, 1826) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1836 · Georgia Pocket Map (Mitchell, 1836) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1859 · Colton's Florida (1859) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1860 · Johnson's Florida (1860) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)

Georgia Pocket Map (Mitchell, 1836), 1836, covering the location of White Springs, with a pin at the marker's coordinates — Georgia Pocket Map (Mitchell, 1836), 1836, covering this location. Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries. The pin is ours, placed from the marker's coordinates.

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Marker data: Florida Historical Marker Program, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State

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