Hampton Springs Hotel
Just outside of Perry is the old Hampton Springs Hotel Site. The history I learned about on this place is that an early Taylor County settler whose wife suffered from rheumatism, was directed by an Indian to these springs. When the water eased her pain and stiffness, Hampton obtained a government grant to the spring area. Although I am not sure how accurate that story is…
Benjamin W. and Joseph L. Hampton did purchase the land for $400 from John and Ana Carlton in 1879. The Hamptons eventually formed the Hampton Springs Hotel and Mineral Company. In 1908 the first part of the hotel was built and had a two story structure with about 70 rooms. The sulphuric spring bubbled up into an indoor swimming pool and the overflow was channeled back into the river. The hotel expanded in 1915 and had all the trappings of a luxury resort. People from all around came here to experience the “healing” waters of this spring.
The hotel eventually burned down in 1954 and was the area was abandoned. Today it is now a park where some of the ruins are still visible and the spring still flows into the pool. It is a great place to visit to take in some history and there are even some nice nature trails around the area to explore.
My Video
The Historic Hampton Springs Hotel Ruins in Taylor County
Resources
Hampton Springs Historical Information
Hampton Springs on Ghost Towns of Florida by Mike Woodfin
Old Photo of Hampton Springs Hotel on Florida Memory
Old Photo of Hampton Springs Bath House on Florida Memory
Hampton Springs Hotel on Florida Memory
Location: Exploring at Hampton Springs
Hampton Springs Hotel Ruins
Hampton Spring
Hampton Spring
Old Pool at Hampton Springs
Old Pool at Hampton Springs
Hampton Springs
Foundation at Hampton Springs Hotel Site
Ruins at Hampton Springs Hotel Site
Hampton Spring
Hampton Spring
Hampton Springs Hotel Site
Hampton Springs Hotel Ruins
Old Pool at Hampton Springs
FLORIDA TRAILBLAZER 
Thank you so much for posting this! I lived there when I was 2 or 3 years old. My mother had bought the hotel but I don’t know the details of why she gave up on the place. I may have some relatives with photos of me there as a tiny girl. If I can find any I’ll let you know and send them to you. Again, thanks! Mary Boulanger
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