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Chalybeate Springs TX9813 |
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(Pronounced "KA LIB E ATE). Discovered in 1839 by brothers Reece and Robert Hughes (from Alabama) while looking for pirate gold. Springs derive name from iron salts in water. In 1847 Reece Hughes (1811-1893), wealthy planter who later built iron foundry, started the first town of Hughes Springs here.
State Historical Survey Committee, 1969.
3rd St., Spring Park, between Ward St. & Harrison St., Hughes Springs, Cass County Texas
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