About this property
Barton Springs is a set of four natural water springs located at Barton Creek on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, resulting from water flowing through the Edwards Aquifer. The largest spring, Main Barton Spring (also known as Parthenia, "the mother spring"), supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a popular recreational destination in Austin. The smaller springs are located nearby, two with man-made structures built to contain and direct their flow.
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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 78002594. It was listed on May 21, 1978.
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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 Barton Springs listed on the National Register?
Barton Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Barton Springs?
Barton Springs is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barton Springs?
The period of significance for Barton Springs is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Barton Springs?
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