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Freshwater Hot Springs is located at [[Certain Butte]], | Freshwater Hot Springs is located at [[Certain Butte]], an eroded hill about a mile south of [[Samuelton]]. It was originally part of a mining claim of Gruffyn Freshwater who came to [[Barlow County]] in the 1860s. Though the mining operation was only modestly successful, the hot springs were developed as a resort, with the Freshwater Hot Springs Hotel becoming a popular destination for the wealthy in the 1890s. | ||
In time, the hotel failed and the State of Oregon took over the property to pay back taxes. At present, Freshwater Hot Springs is a state park offering camping and hotel lodging | In time, the hotel failed and the State of Oregon took over the property to pay back taxes. At present, Freshwater Hot Springs is a state park offering camping and hotel lodging, as well as spa services including mineral springs baths and massage. | ||
==Associated Characters== | ==Associated Characters== | ||
Revision as of 19:28, 20 November 2019
Freshwater Hot Springs is a location in Barlow County in the Melisende Dulac Series.
Details
Freshwater Hot Springs is located at Certain Butte, an eroded hill about a mile south of Samuelton. It was originally part of a mining claim of Gruffyn Freshwater who came to Barlow County in the 1860s. Though the mining operation was only modestly successful, the hot springs were developed as a resort, with the Freshwater Hot Springs Hotel becoming a popular destination for the wealthy in the 1890s.
In time, the hotel failed and the State of Oregon took over the property to pay back taxes. At present, Freshwater Hot Springs is a state park offering camping and hotel lodging, as well as spa services including mineral springs baths and massage.
Associated Characters
Appearances
- The Sheepshooter's Funeral (mentioned)
- Memory Garden