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There is a number of springs in this little park such as the one
pictured here
To log this cache you need to answer a few question
about this place
- How many springs are in the area at the posted coordinates
- How big a radius does the springs make
- How many gallons per minute does the spring that has the
strongest flow put out. This can be figured out with a gallon jug
and a little mind work.
- The next question can be found on a sign in the park and will
give you some insight into the name of the park. In what year and
at what World fair did the water from these springs take first
prize.
- a picture is not required but would be nice
Please email me the answers do not post in your
log.
Mineral Springs Park donated to the town of Iuka by David Hubbard
in the early 1840's. The mineral waters flowing from the ground
became the center of tourism during the late 19th century.. The
railroad brought visitors by the trainload to take advantage of the
curative power of the award-winning mineral water and the peaceful
beauty of the park, which is much the same today as it was then.
The springhouses have been maintained and recently a bandstand was
reconstructed similar to the original.
It is said that the springs have healing powers and here is just
a few of the things believed to be healed by these waters.
For chronic malaria, chills, loss of appetite3, anemia and general
debility. Analysis: (1) Peroxide of Iron, largely (2) Alumina,
small quantities (3) Chloride of Lime (4) Chloride of Potassium (5)
Chloride of Sodium (6) Free Carbonic Acid (7) Sulphates in small
proportions