Clinton in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Spring Hotel
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 31, 2021
1. The Spring Hotel Marker
Inscription.
The Spring Hotel. . One of the best-known early inns was the Spring Hotel, named for the clear spring at its base. The spring had a marble basin and was enclosed in brick. In 1825, Landy Lindsey constructed a log tavern with two main rooms, a narrow hall, and some clapboard rooms; this served as the first hotel. In 1834, Lindsey sold the Spring Hotel to Hugh Campbell, who remodeled the tavern into a two-story grand hotel. Located on the stagecoach route, the hotel was known as a place where weary travelers could find rest and hungry men could find plenty to eat. The importance of the spring led to the construction of several other hotels, built around the site in the 1830s. These hotels also used water from the Town Spring.
One of the best-known early inns was the
Spring Hotel, named for the clear spring at its
base. The spring had a marble basin and was
enclosed in brick. In 1825, Landy Lindsey
constructed a log tavern with two
main rooms, a narrow hall, and some
clapboard rooms; this served as the first hotel.
In 1834, Lindsey sold the Spring Hotel to
Hugh Campbell, who remodeled the tavern
into a two-story grand hotel. Located on the
stagecoach route, the hotel was known as a
place where weary travelers could find rest
and hungry men could find plenty to eat.
The importance of the spring led to the
construction of several other hotels, built
around the site in the 1830s. These hotels
also used water from the Town Spring.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 32° 20.51′ N, 90° 19.976′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker is on Belmont Street (extended) west of Capitol Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Belmont St, Clinton MS 39056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town Spring (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Town Spring (a few steps from this marker); The Clinton Riot (approx.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
