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

Open Springs

Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2023

1. Open Springs Marker

Inscription. As early as the 1840s the bathhouses were capping springs to control and use them. These springs evoke pre-development days when water flowed freely from the mountainside. The water of Open Springs has an average temperature of 134°F (56°C).

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The water is extremely hot as it emerges from the ground, but several species of algae can tolerate its high temperatures. Although the thermal water is relatively low in mineral content, some 1,300 pounds of minerals are contained in the water that flows each day from the park's 47 springs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 34° 30.845′ N, 93° 3.187′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. It is in Hot Springs National Park. It is on Central Avenue 0.2 miles north of Reserve Street. The marker is located behind the Maurice Bathhouse near the Grand Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 369 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in Arkansas’ Ouachita Mountains.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bandstand (a few steps from this marker); Tufa Terrace Trail (a few steps from this marker); Peak Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Maurice Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ral City (within shouting distance of this marker); Fordyce Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hale Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Dead Chief Trail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

The Open Springs and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2023

2. The Open Springs and Marker

The Open Springs image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2023

3. The Open Springs

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.