White Sulphur Springs (Jena, Louisiana)

White Sulphur Springs, also known as White Sulphur Springs Historic Site, is a historic site located along LA 8, about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) southwest of Jena.

White Sulphur Springs
White Sulphur Springs (Jena, Louisiana) is located in Louisiana
White Sulphur Springs (Jena, Louisiana)
White Sulphur Springs (Jena, Louisiana) is located in the United States
White Sulphur Springs (Jena, Louisiana)
LocationAlong LA 8, about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) southwest of Jena
Nearest cityJena, Louisiana
Coordinates31°36′03″N 92°16′35″W / 31.6007°N 92.27631°W / 31.6007; -92.27631
Area0.16 acres (0.065 ha)
Builtc.1916
ArchitectW.G. Walker
NRHP reference No.82000441[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 17, 1982

The site is a small clearing including a spring encased in a gazebo built c. 1916 by W.G. Walker. Due to its supposed curative powers, the spring was once surrounded by a health resort with numerous buildings. The gazebo is the only remaining structure, and was restored c.1975. The spring was originally discovered by Joseph P. Ward in 1883.[2][3]

The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1982.[1]

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "White Sulphur Springs / White Sulphur Springs Historic Site" (PDF). State of Louisiana's Division of Historic Preservation. Retrieved July 2, 2018. with photo and two maps
  3. ^ F.H. Shiel (July 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination Form: White Sulphur Springs". National Park Service. Retrieved July 2, 2018. With a photo from 1981.