Chick Springs

Chick Spring is located in Taylors, South Carolina which is about 20 minutes from my home. I never knew the history of Chick Springs until I started researching and learned at one time this area was home to one of the finest hotels of it's time.



Chick Springs motel was built in the mid 1800's and for some reason, the motel closed and became a hospital. The hospital closed in the early 1930's. Many people believe the springhouse that is still located on the land had the best mineral water and people would travel for miles to buy the water--some even thought the water had healing powers. There was also a bottle company in the area that produced ginger ale and water form the springhouse was used in making the ale.

Entrance to Motel

Springhouse and Gazebo

Gazebo

Springhouse

As I stood there taking pictures, I could hear the laughter and see children running and swimming in the pool. I could really picture in my mind how beautiful the area once was and wonder why people have let it go down over the years. Chick Springs Historical Society is trying to raise money to buy the land, but I feel with the economy this may be hard to do.

As you can tell by my pictures, the springhouse has no trespassing signs posted--I can never tell you how much I wanted to get close to see if water is still in the house, but......

If you would like to read more on Chick Springs and see rare pictures from the resort--please go to the web site I have posted below.

Best
Tracy :)

More Information: http://www.chicksprings.org/