Slaterville Springs
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JuneNY
N 42° 23.651 W 076° 20.986
18T E 388906 N 4694425
Formerly known as Slaterville, in 1893 this hamlet was renamed 'Slaterville Springs' because of its 12 artesian wells which were famous for their waters which were believed to have magnetic and medicinal properties.
Waymark Code: WMC1T5
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2011
Views: 5
In 1893, the water from Slaterville Springs won an award at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago for its clarity and excellence, and Slaterville Springs water sold for the rough equivalent of $2.50 per gallon. Today the water is free for the taking. You can park in front of the Caroline Town Hall (the building was once a school).
Public or Private Land?: Public
Public Land Fees?: no fee
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.