Thermopolis in Hot Springs County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Bah Guewana
(Smoking Waters)
The Hot Springs flow forth from the earth at the rate of 18,600,000 gallons per day at a constant temperature of 135 degrees F. These springs contain at least 27 different minerals and possibly date back some seventy million years. Many believe the waters are indeed healing.
The Plaza Hotel, due to is unique location within the Hot Springs State Park, is allowed to directly access the "Big Springs" for use in its mineral water spa.
Erected by The Plaza Hotel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 43° 39.06′ N, 108° 12.018′ W. Marker is in Thermopolis, Wyoming, in Hot Springs County. Marker is on East Park Street near Pioneer Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116, Thermopolis WY 82443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Plaza Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Tepee Fountain (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walter Manly Haynes (about 400 feet away); Some Like It Hot! (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1916 Swinging Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ancient Red Rocks (approx. 0.3 miles away); Geology of Hot Springs (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hot Springs State Park (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thermopolis.
More about this marker. This marker is located in the plaza (courtyard) of the Plaza Hotel in Hot Springs State Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.