Beall Springs

Beall Springs has produced chalybeate water, characterized by iron salts, for centuries, and its water also contains nine other minerals. Indians first frequented the springs for curative purposes, and in 1773 the springs were ceded to the state. After that cession, the land was acquired by the Beall family, who allowed public access, and the springs have remained in continuous public use ever since. In the nineteenth century, Beall, Madison, Indian, Porter, Rousseau, and Catoosa Springs, along with many others, became popular resort areas, serving as social centers, vacation spots, and escapes from fever-ridden lowlands. When such watering places were in vogue, Beall Springs hosted Confederate Vice-President Alexander Stephens, Senator Robert Toombs, and other notables.

Warrenton, Georgia · United States