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'''Indian Springs State Park''' is a 528-acre (2.14&nbsp;km²) ] ] located near ] and ]. The park is named for its several butt face assesrings, which the ] used for centuries to heal the sick. The water from these springs is said to have a sulfur smell and taste. Indian Springs is thought to be the oldest state park in the nation.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://gastateparks.org/info/indspr/| title=Indian Springs State Park| author=Georgia Department of Natural Resources| accessdate=July 27, 2006}}</ref> It was acquired from the Creek Indians by the state through the ] and the ]. Thereafter, Indian Springs has been operated continuously by the state as a public park, although it did not gain the title "State Park" until 1931. The area became a ] town in the 19th century. It became an official "State Forest Park" in 1927. In 1931, along with ], it became a founding unit of Georgia's state park system. '''Indian Springs State Park''' is a {{convert|528|acre|km2|adj=on}} ] located near ] and ]. The park is named for its several springs, which the ] used for centuries to heal the sick. The water from these springs is said to have a sulfur smell and taste. Indian Springs is thought to be the oldest state park in the nation.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://gastateparks.org/info/indspr/| title=Indian Springs State Park| author=Georgia Department of Natural Resources| access-date=July 27, 2006| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090323052237/http://www.gastateparks.org/info/indspr/| archive-date=March 23, 2009| url-status=dead}}</ref> It was acquired from the Creek Indians by the state through the ] and the ]. Thereafter, Indian Springs has been operated continuously by the state as a public park, although it did not gain the title "State Park" until 1931. The area became a ] town in the 19th century. It became an official "State Forest Park" in 1927. In 1931, along with ], it became a founding unit of Georgia's state park system.


Visitors are still allowed to sample the park's ], all the while enjoying swimming, fishing, and boating. Several structures within the park were built during the ] by members of the ]. The park also contains a 105-acre (0.42&nbsp;km²) lake consistently stocked with fish, as well as a 3/4 mile (1.21&nbsp;km) nature trail. Visitors are still allowed to sample the park's ], all the while enjoying swimming, fishing, and boating. Several structures within the park were built during the ] by members of the ]. The park also contains a {{convert|105|acre|km2|adj=on}} lake consistently stocked with fish, as well as a {{convert|3/4|mi|km}} nature trail. A {{convert|3.25|mi|km}} trail connects the park to ].


The park features a small museum that is open seasonally. Exhibits include the park's natural history, the resort era, activities of the ], and the history and culture of the Creek Indians. The park features a small museum that is open seasonally. Exhibits include the park's natural history, the resort era, activities of the ], and the history and culture of the Creek Indians.


==Facilities== ==Facilities==
*54 Tent/Trailer/] Campsites *62 Tent/Trailer/] Campsites
*10 ]s *10 ]s
*5 Picnic Shelters *5 Picnic Shelters
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*Boat Rental *Boat Rental
*Idlewilde Event Center


==Annual events== ==Annual events==
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Image:Creek at indian springs.JPG|Creek at Indian Springs State Park Image:Creek at indian springs.JPG|Creek at Indian Springs State Park
Image:17 08 099 indian springs.jpg|stone pavilion and spring house Image:17 08 099 indian springs.jpg|stone pavilion and spring house
Image:15 14 167 spring house.jpg|Stone Pavilion (interior) Image:19-15-086-pavilion.jpg|Stone Pavilion (interior)
Image:15 21 197 indian springs.jpg|] (interior) Image:15 21 197 indian springs.jpg|] (interior)
Image:16 14 061 indian springs.jpg|informational sign for Spring House Image:16 14 061 indian springs.jpg|informational sign for Spring House
Image:15 21 223 miniature golf.jpg|detail of miniature golf course
Image:15 24 0283 indian springs.jpg|McIntosh Lake Image:15 24 0283 indian springs.jpg|McIntosh Lake
Image:16 04 001 indian springs.jpg|picnic shelter
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==External links== ==External links==
*, official website *Stolen land , official website
* 1913 Geological Survey of Georgia, pages 94-95 cite a brief history and mineral content of the springs. * 1913 Geological Survey of Georgia, pages 94–95 cite a brief history and mineral content of the springs.
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State park in Georgia, United States

Indian Springs State Park
Indian Springs State Park, January 2015
LocationButts County, Georgia, USA
Nearest cityJackson, Georgia
Area528 acres (2.14 km; 0.83 sq mi)
Established1826 (officially in 1931)
Governing bodyGeorgia State Park
WebsiteOfficial website

Indian Springs State Park is a 528-acre (2.14 km) Georgia state park located near Jackson and Flovilla. The park is named for its several springs, which the Creek Indians used for centuries to heal the sick. The water from these springs is said to have a sulfur smell and taste. Indian Springs is thought to be the oldest state park in the nation. It was acquired from the Creek Indians by the state through the Treaty of Indian Springs (1825) and the Treaty of Washington (1826). Thereafter, Indian Springs has been operated continuously by the state as a public park, although it did not gain the title "State Park" until 1931. The area became a resort town in the 19th century. It became an official "State Forest Park" in 1927. In 1931, along with Vogel State Park, it became a founding unit of Georgia's state park system.

Visitors are still allowed to sample the park's spring water, all the while enjoying swimming, fishing, and boating. Several structures within the park were built during the Great Depression by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park also contains a 105-acre (0.42 km) lake consistently stocked with fish, as well as a 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) nature trail. A 3.25 miles (5.23 km) trail connects the park to Dauset Trails.

The park features a small museum that is open seasonally. Exhibits include the park's natural history, the resort era, activities of the CCC, and the history and culture of the Creek Indians.

Facilities

  • 62 Tent/Trailer/RV Campsites
  • 10 Cottages
  • 5 Picnic Shelters
  • 1 Group Shelter
  • 1 Group Camp
  • 1 Stone Pavilion
  • 1 Pioneer Campground
  • Miniature Golf Course
  • Boat Rental
  • Idlewilde Event Center

Annual events

  • Southeastern Indian Celebration (June)
  • Astronomy Program (August)
  • Christmas at Idelwilde (December)

Images

  • Entrance sign Entrance sign
  • Creek at Indian Springs State Park Creek at Indian Springs State Park
  • stone pavilion and spring house stone pavilion and spring house
  • Stone Pavilion (interior) Stone Pavilion (interior)
  • Spring House (interior) Spring House (interior)
  • informational sign for Spring House informational sign for Spring House
  • McIntosh Lake McIntosh Lake

Indian Springs State Park Museum

  • museum museum
  • interior of museum interior of museum
  • museum exhibit museum exhibit

References

  1. Georgia Department of Natural Resources. "Indian Springs State Park". Archived from the original on March 23, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2006.

External links

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