White Sulphur Springs (Jena, Louisiana)
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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.
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White Sulphur Springs | |
Location | Along LA 8, about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) southwest of Jena |
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Nearest city | Jena, Louisiana |
Coordinates | 31°36′03″N 92°16′35″W |
Area | 0.16 acres (0.065 ha) |
Built | c.1916 |
Architect | W.G. Walker |
NRHP reference No. | 82000441[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 17, 1982 |
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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. The gazebo is the only remaining structure, and was restored c.1975. The spring was originally discovered by Joseph P. Ward in 1883.[2][3]
The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1982.[1]