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Author: Lampasas County Museum Foundation, Inc. Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1467126977 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
Native American tales of the medicinal sulfur springs found in what is now Lampasas County drew settlers and, later, tourists who sought cures for various ailments throughout the 19th century. The region soon became known as the "Saratoga of the South," and when the first passenger train arrived in Lampasas in 1882, it opened a new market for the local waters. Entrepreneurial citizens capitalized on the springs, building bathhouses, opera houses, and other amenities. In 1884, the Lampasas County Courthouse was built--the third-oldest Texas courthouse still in use today. Vestiges of Lampasas's heyday are found in Hanna Springs and Hancock Park, which remains a thriving recreational area with a free-flow sulfur pool and an 18-hole golf course. Public murals, a sculpture garden, historic sites, and a proud engaged community draw people to Lampasas County today.
Author: Lampasas County Museum Foundation, Inc. Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1467126977 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
Native American tales of the medicinal sulfur springs found in what is now Lampasas County drew settlers and, later, tourists who sought cures for various ailments throughout the 19th century. The region soon became known as the "Saratoga of the South," and when the first passenger train arrived in Lampasas in 1882, it opened a new market for the local waters. Entrepreneurial citizens capitalized on the springs, building bathhouses, opera houses, and other amenities. In 1884, the Lampasas County Courthouse was built--the third-oldest Texas courthouse still in use today. Vestiges of Lampasas's heyday are found in Hanna Springs and Hancock Park, which remains a thriving recreational area with a free-flow sulfur pool and an 18-hole golf course. Public murals, a sculpture garden, historic sites, and a proud engaged community draw people to Lampasas County today.
Author: Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 9780738558813 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
It was the legendary sulfur springs that attracted Lampasas' first permanent settlers in 1853. Texas pioneer Moses Hughes and his ill wife, Hannah, journeyed to the region after hearing rumors of the area's medicinal waters from Native Americans. Hannah's health improved, and her recovery was credited to drinking and bathing in the springs. Others soon followed and settled throughout the region's wild Texas frontier. The book "Images of America: Lampasas County," released Monday, offers a glimpse into the community's history through 128 pages of vintage photographs and captions spanning from the county's founding in 1856 to the early 1960s. Compiled by the Lampasas County Museum Foundation, the paperback chronicles the area's natural resources and disasters, businesses, schools, architecture, and perhaps most intriguing - the people.
Author: Lampasas County Museum Foundation, Inc. Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1467108936 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
Lampasas County's sulfur springs fueled early success in the region, but when the railroad extended past its small towns, prosperity waned. Today, Lampasas enjoys a renaissance as crowds, real estate prices, and high taxes drive people from the big cities into the countryside. These newcomers have taken an interest in the history of the county and have worked alongside natives to restore many historic sites.
Author: Peggy Smith Wolfe Publisher: ISBN: 9781105176227 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 82
Book Description
A concise compilation of previously published events in the early history of Lampasas County, Texas, and its communities. Several books, articles, and websites were surveyed to assemble this well-illustrated book of 80 pages. Sponsored by the Keystone Square Museum, it is fully indexed.
Author: Gunnar M. Brune Publisher: Texas A&M University Press ISBN: 9781585441969 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 616
Book Description
This text explores the natural history of Texas and more than 2900 springs in 183 Texas counties. It also includes an in-depth discussion of the general characteristics of springs - their physical and prehistoric settings, their historical significance, and their associated flora and fauna.
Author: Lampasas County Museum Foundation, Inc.
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Author: Jonnie Ross Elzner
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Author: Texas. Secretary of State
Author: Lampasas County Historical Commission