Hanna Springs
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One of two markers for Hanna Springs, this one sits on the Lampasas County Courthouse square.
Waymark Code: WM1237
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2006
Views: 26
Index Entry: Hanna Springs
Address:
City: Lampasas
County: Lampasas
Subject Codes: HR; PK; WA
Year Marker Erected: 1969
Designations: na
Marker Location: Courthouse Square, 3rd Street, Lampasas
Marker Size: 18 x 28" Subject
Repairs Completed: None
Marker Number: 2363
Marker Text:
Famous health spa and resort of early Lampasas. These sulphur springs were first exploited by John Hanna, member of a locally prominent family. Hundreds came to camp and take the healing waters. As reputation of area grew, the Central Texas Town Co. was formed to promote park, 1884.
A convention hall was built, and the 1892 State Democratic Convention, meeting here, voted to support Grover Cleveland for U.S. President and nominated James Hogg for Governor. (Both men won.) Hanna Hall was later converted into an opera house.
The resort closed after 1900. (1969)
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