Eureka Springs in Carroll County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

The Basin Bath House

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

1. The Basin Bath House Marker

Inscription. Basin Bath House was established 1879 adjacent to Basin Spring by Dr. Alvah Jackson's son, Thomas. John S. Tibbs succeeded Jackson about 1880, operated bath house and Eureka Water Shipping Company. Building was destroyed by Great Fire of 1888, replaced with limestone and brick structure 1889. Skillful, authentic restoration after 1986 Fire preserved this historic structure.

Erected by in Partnership With the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Community Development Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 36° 24.098′ N, 93° 44.245′ W. Marker is in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in Carroll County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Spring Street (State Highway 23), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Spring Street, Eureka Springs AR 72632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Arkansas’ Ozark Plateau,

in the Cherokee Heritage Region,

and in Osage Territory.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

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 Southern Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Basin Park Sycamore (within shouting distance of this marker); Chandler Mall Buildings (within shouting distance

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of this marker); "Mud" Street and "Underground Eureka" (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish-American and World War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stone Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); The Perry House - Basin Park Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka Springs.

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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 9, 2012

2. The Basin Bath House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,434 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.