Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
River and Springs
Big Bend National Park
Photographed By James Hulse, March 14, 2023
1. River and Springs Marker
In 1914, J.O. and Bessie Langford moved here from Mississippi and started a health resort and trading post. They charged 10 cents a day or $2.00 for a 21-day treatment. They raised a family here, and J.O. became a school teacher, self-taught doctor, and postman. With waters at 105°F, it remains a pleasant place to soak.
Along the trail to the hot springs, you can also see rock art that shows people have been in the area for centuries.
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Lower: Some of the historical buildings from the resort's heyday remain along the present-day trail to the hot springs.
Erected by National Park Service - U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 29° 11.116′ N, 102° 57.721′ W. Marker is in Big Bend National Park, Texas, in Brewster County. Marker is on Rio Grande Road, 0.2 miles north of Daniels Ranch Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located southeast
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cool Mountains (here, next to this marker); Chihuahuan Desert (approx. ¼ mile away); Healing Waters (approx. 2.1 miles away); Reminders of the Past (approx. 2.2 miles away); Rock Art at Hot Springs (approx. 2.2 miles away); If You Build It... (approx. 2.2 miles away); Community (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hot Springs Historic District (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Big Bend National Park.
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Big Bend National Park which requires an entrance fee to access.
Also see . . . Culture History & Culture. Big Bend National Park
Big Bend is a gift from those who came before us. Often referred to as Texas' Gift to the Nation, Big Bend is famous for its natural resources and recreational opportunities, the park is also rich in cultural history. Native peoples lived in and/or passed through this area for thousands of years. Their presence is evidenced by pictographs and archeological sites. In more recent history (the last 500 years) Texas has(Submitted on March 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)been claimed by six different nations!Photographed By James Hulse, March 14, 20232. The River and Springs Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, March 14, 2023
3. The Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
The marker is located on the back side the group of markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
