About this property
White Sulphur Springs, also known as White Sulphur Springs Historic Site, is a historic site located along LA 8, about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) southwest of Jena. The site is a small clearing including a spring encased in a gazebo built c. 1916 by W.G. Walker. Due to its supposed curative powers, the spring was once surrounded by a health resort with numerous buildings.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82000441. It was listed on December 17, 1982.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was White Sulphur Springs listed on the National Register?
White Sulphur Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1982.
What type of historic resource is White Sulphur Springs?
White Sulphur Springs is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for White Sulphur Springs?
The period of significance for White Sulphur Springs is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near White Sulphur Springs?
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