Historic Evansville

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Pigeon Springs resort

Pigeon Springs was a very popular health resort in the 1850's. It was located on the east bank of Pigeon Creek, where Maryland Street now crosses. It had extensive buildings for lodging guests who came to enjoy the rest and the mineral waters. William Bates, the proprietor, catered especially to the Southern trade.

Keywords:	Cook's Park
Filename:	recreational/Pigeon Springs - sketch.jpg
Source:	EVPL eBooks - Evansville, Indiana 1812-1962
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