Radioactive Water

Wednesday in Georgia was a perfect day for exploring Radium Springs. This natural warm spring was once called Skywater by Creek Indians who used the area as a ceremonial site. Later, settlers swam in the 68 degree water and referred to it as Blue Springs. In the 1920’s the cause of the luminescent glow was discovered and the name was changed to reflect it. The newly dubbed Radium Springs became the site of luxury resort called the Casino ~ though there was no gambling.

A fire in 1982 followed by two floods in the 90’s caused the irreparable devastation of the Casino which was torn down. Only the foundation remains, now home to a garden. Although we visited in early spring, too early to see the flowers in full bloom, we look forward to returning sometime this summer.

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