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Where is Eureka Springs?

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas, nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, is steeped in history, so much so that the entire city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Numerous Victorian-style buildings, cottages, and manors are among the mountainous terrain and winding streets. Centuries before the beautiful Victorian city of Eureka Springs was born, the area had long been known by the Indians for its healing waters. An old Native American Legend tells of a Sioux Princess who suffered from an eye affliction that had taken her sight. However, when she washed her eyes in the Basin Spring, her eyesight was fully restored. The “secrets” of the springs remained known to only the locals until early 1879 when Dr. Jackson’s friend and hunting companion, Judge J. B. Saunders of Berryville, visited him. Suffering from a skin disease that causes severe inflammation, the judge was allegedly cured after visiting Basin Spring. Using his influence, the judge began to promote the springs throughout Arkansas. Word quickly spread that the spring’s miraculous, healing waters were said to cure, or at least help, virtually every ailment known at the time, including diabetes, rheumatism, women’s diseases, asthma, paralysis, and more. Thousands of visitors began to flock to the area almost overnight, and the City of Eureka Springs was officially founded on July 4, 1879. The first cabin was built by Judge Saunders, who utilized it as a summer retreat.

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Visitor Information

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Please contact the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Phone/1-800-6-Eureka http://www.eurekaspringschamber.com/