Carroll County
Eureka Springs
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Springs of ArkansasPreserving the legacy of nature's marvelous works and wonders
Hilton's Medical Springs
Baxter County was abuzz with testimonials of a newly discovered healing spring in the spring of 1880. Mr. Henry Hilton and his wife had just moved to small farm in the Whiteville township when they noticed a near immediate improvement in their general health which they attributed to the spring from which they got their water. Ms. Hilton’s chronic sore eyes were “entirely healed” as were the eyes of many other people who subsequently used the springs on their advice.
Whether used for drinking or bathing the spring had a proclivity for resolving sore eyes. Many people also reported being rejuvenated and “feeling better than they had in years”. The spring water was also found to heal skin sores and abscesses and was prescribed for “dyspepsia and affections of the liver”.
Early promoters were quite eager and optimistic that a grand summer resort was in the making. Plans were drawn out, a few lots sold and considerations were given to building a hotel as the Hiltons were regularly taking in boarders to supplement their income. But, while the Hiltons would live long into their 80s enjoying water from the spring, the plans for a summer resort never got beyond conception.