The Basin Bath House Marker

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Eureka Springs in Carroll County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Basin Bath House

By William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

1. The Basin Bath House Marker

Inscription.

Basin Bath House was established 1879 adjacent to Basin Spring by Dr. Alvah Jackson's son, Thomas. John S. Tibbs succeeded Jackson about 1880, operated bath house and Eureka Water Shipping Company. Building was destroyed by Great Fire of 1888, replaced with limestone and brick structure 1889. Skillful, authentic restoration after 1986 Fire preserved this historic structure.

Erected by in Partnership With the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Community Development Partnership.

Location. 36° 24.098′ N, 93° 44.245′ W. Marker is in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in Carroll County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Spring Street (Arkansas Route 23), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Spring Street, Eureka Springs AR 72632, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Southern Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Basin Park Sycamore (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish-American and World War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stone Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Healing (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Three Flat-Irons (about 300 feet away); The Civic Center (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Eureka Springs.

The Basin Bath House and Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

2. The Basin Bath House and Marker

Also see . . . Eureka Springs Preservation Society, Inc. (Submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.