Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Hot Springs, Incorporated

— Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022

1. Hot Springs, Incorporated Marker

Inscription. Hot Springs was originally incorporated as a town prior to the Civil War. It was again incorporated in 1876, raised to a city of the second class in 1876 and to a city of the first class in 1879 when its population surpassed 5,000. By 1910 it had tripled in size.

Erected by City of Hot Springs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 34° 30.816′ N, 93° 3.239′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 7) and Mountain Street, 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: 402 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. “Rebirth of the American Spa” (a few steps from this marker); Hot Springs' Major Fires (within shouting distance of this marker); Fordyce Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs Railroad Improvements (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Racing in Hot Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Quapaw Bathhouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Maurice Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs Utility Improvements (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Regarding Hot Springs, Incorporated. There were just 201 residents in Hot Springs in 1860, the first time the town was counted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The city's population then boomed after the Civil War during its “golden age” as a resort destination, then moderated during the twentieth century. Hot Springs has an estimated 38,114 residents as of mid-2021.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022

2. Hot Springs, Incorporated Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.