White Springs in Hamilton County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

White Springs

Photographed by Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008

1. White Springs Marker

Inscription. These sulphur springs were thought to have medicinal properties and were considered sacred by the Indians. Warriors wounded in battle reputedly were not attacked when they came here to recuperate. Settlers moved into the vicinity in 1826 and the springs became an ante bellum resort noted for natural beauty and good cuisine. The village was a refuge during the War Between the States and many planters brought their families and slaves here for safety.

Erected 1961 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-24.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 30° 19.785′ N, 82° 45.37′ W. Marker is in White Springs, Florida, in Hamilton County. It is on U.S. 41 (Local Road 25) just east of Wesson Street, on the right when traveling east. Just north of the watertower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Springs FL 32096, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Florida.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Wars and Conflicts in White Springs

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(here, next to this marker); Agriculture Industry in White Springs (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Florida’s Original Tourist Destination (about 800 feet away); The Residents of White Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to the White Springs Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); White Sulphur Springs (approx. ¼ mile away); The Historic Architecture of White Springs (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Springs.

More about this marker. Interpretive display and McCallum House (c. 1925) nearby.

Regarding White Springs. The spring itself is about 1500' to the west of the sign, in an enclosure.

White Springs Marker, facing east image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008

2. White Springs Marker, facing east

White Springs Marker, facing southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008

3. White Springs Marker, facing southwest

White Springs Marker interpretive display board image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008

4. White Springs Marker interpretive display board

McCullom House c. 1925 a few steps west of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008

5. McCullom House c. 1925 a few steps west of Marker

Spring House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, July 9, 2011

6. Spring House

Vintage Inside View of The Spring House image. Click for full size.

7. Vintage Inside View of The Spring House

White Springs Marker after being repainted. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton

8. White Springs Marker after being repainted.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 3,156 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 19, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. 6, 7. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 8. submitted on March 7, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.