Hughes Springs in Cass County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Chalybeate Springs

(Pronounced "Ka lib e ate")

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

1. Chalybeate Springs Marker

Inscription. Discovered in 1839 by brothers Reece and Robert Hughes (from Alabama) while looking for pirate gold. Springs derive name from iron salts in water. In 1847 Reece Hughes (1811-1893), wealthy planter who later built iron foundry, started the first town of Hughes Springs here.

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9813.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 59.988′ N, 94° 37.818′ W. Marker is in Hughes Springs, Texas, in Cass County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Harrison Street, on the left when traveling west on 3rd Street. The marker is located in Spring Park on 3rd St. (between Ward and Harrison St.). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hughes Springs TX 75656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trammel's Trace (here, next to this marker); Caddo Trace (approx. 3.4 miles away); Site of Hussey & Logan's Mill and Gin Factory (approx. 5.8 miles away); Morris County (approx. 5.9 miles away); Rev. Nathan S. Johnson (approx. 5.9 miles away); Daingerfield, C. S. A.

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(approx. 5.9 miles away); Site of Chapel Hill College (approx. 6 miles away); Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 6 miles away).

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

2. Chalybeate Springs Marker

Marker is on top; Trammel's Trace marker on bottom (dedication plaque is in the middle)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.