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Area 8
3B34 In the early 1900s, this town was a flourishing resort because of the many types of mineral water found here. This popular retreat attracted city dwellers and rural families from this region who were accommodated by the many hotels. The town was heavily damaged by floods in June 1969. This marker is located in the park on Main Street (TN 151) between Armour's Hotel and the Donoho Hotel. The marker is on the opposite side of Main Street from Armour's.
Confederate Red Boiling Springs served as a station during the early part of the War Between the States. The 30th Tn. infantry regiment was officially organized Oct. 22nd 1861 with the following companies enrolled here. Co. A Co. B were men from Robertson Co. Company E 28th Tn. infantry established a training camp in this vicinity. "Red Springs" was located on the turnpike between Carthage Tn. and Southern Ky. and saw heavy use from both armies. Sign provided by Jim Davis Camp #1425 Sons of Confederate Veterans, Lafayette, Tn. This sign is located in the park on Main Street between Armour's Hotel and TN 56. It is on the opposite side of the street from Armour's.
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