Chalybeate Spring House -- Hughes Springs TX
N 32° 59.992 W 094° 37.828
15S E 347679 N 3652453
The spring house for iron-rich springs in the downtown park at Hughes Springs TX
Waymark Code: WMKQZ0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2014
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The spring house at Hughes Springs TX still gives access to the town's iron rich Chalybeate Springs. The spring house is ib the center of the city park, a few blocks north of the SH 11 in downtown Hughes Springs TX.
A state historic marker tells the history here:
"CHALYBEATE SPRINGS
(Pronounced "KA LIB E ATE)
Discovered in 1839 by brothers Reece and Robert Hughes (from Alabama) while looking for pirate gold. springs derive name from iron salts in water. In 1847 Reece Hughes (1811-1893), wealthy planter who later built iron foundry, started the first town of Hughes Springs here."
Public or Private Land?: Public
Public Land Fees?: 0
Private Land access?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please post an original picture of the springs no GPS necessary along with your observations of the spring. What wildlife you saw if any and the condition of the springs. Water level was high, low. The area was clean, trashy ect. Any other knowledge or experiences you have had with this paticular spring that would help document it's history.