Ohio and Southern Clubs -- Central Ave., Hot Springs AR
N 34° 30.884 W 093° 03.235
15S E 495051 N 3819233
One of several Hot Springs Baseball Trail historical markers placed in downtown Hot Springs.
Waymark Code: WMX7GF
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2017
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This Hot Springs Baseball Trail historical marker is along Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs at 336A Central Ave.
The marker reads as follows:
"OHIO AND SOUTHERN CLUBS
Most Major League players of the early 20th century had few inhibitions and many enjoyed gambling during training trips to hot Springs. Among the most popular casinos in the city with the southern club, built a few doors to the right in 1893, and the Ohio club, built in 1905. Al Capone, “Lucky” Luciano, “Bugsy” Siegel, Frank Costello and other mobsters also frequented these clubs.
Erected 2012
Hot Springs Advertising & Promotion Committee"
History of Marker:
Part of the Hot Springs Baseball Trail tourism initiative
Link to Marker: Not listed
Additional Parking: Not Listed
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