Historical Marker

Iron Springs

Jackson · Butts County · Erected 1957

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The Story

The mineral waters near Indian Springs drew people seeking healing long before statehood. During the November 1864 March to the Sea, troops of Sherman's right wing camped at Iron Springs en route to crossing the Ocmulgee River.

About this site

Iron Springs is a historical marker in Jackson, Butts County, erected in 1957. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Butts County, among 46 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.2882, -83.9069 near Jackson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Barber Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Watkins Cemetery, Friendship Cemetery, and Indian Springs Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.2882, -83.9069 · Jackson, Butts County

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