Chalybeate Springs
(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.
32.9998° N, 94.6303° W
Where to Find It
Spring Park on 3rd St. (between Ward and Harrison St.)
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Trammel's Trace Hughes Springs
- 3.4 mi W Caddo Trace Daingerfield
- 4.5 mi S Harris Chapel Cemetery Hughes Springs
- 5.2 mi E Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church Hughes Springs
- 5.7 mi NE Shelton-Rankin Cemetery Hughes Springs
- 5.7 mi NW The W. T. and T. C. Connor Buildings Daingerfield