Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Hot Springs' First White Settler
— Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022
1. Hot Springs' First White Settler Marker
Erected by City of Hot Springs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 34° 31.079′ N, 93° 3.313′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. Marker can be reached from Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7) south of Whittington Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the sidewalk next to a streetlamp post. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hot Springs' Resort Beginnings (a few steps from this marker); 126 (a few steps from this marker); 122 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs' First Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); “An Open Log Cabin and a Few Huts” (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Founding Convention Assemblies of God April 2-12, 1914
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Regarding Hot Springs' First White Settler. Excerpt from an Oct. 23, 2010 address to the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches by Kathy Prudhomme Guin, a great, great, great, great granddaughter of Jean Pierre Emmanuel Prudhomme (1762-1845):
In the early 1800’s many inhabitants had developed close relationships with the native Indians. Emmanuel had an undiagnosed ailment that caused him considerable pain. It was perhaps arthritis. The Natchitoches Indians, who were friendly with Emmanuel told him of a place of “healing waters” and offered to take him there. In 1807, Emmanuel accepted their offer and with a servant and necessary provisions, headed for the springs now known as Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was one of the first white men ever to visit these ‘healing waters’. He built a modest home there and visited frequently for a few years.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022
2. Hot Springs' First White Settler Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
