SAILOR SPRINGS

NAME: Sailor Springs
COUNTY: Clay Cty
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 8
CLIMATE: Hot summer cold winter some snow
BEST TIME TO VISIT: All year
COMMENTS: Some residents. NW of interesection of 45 & 50. Nearby go to Olney to see white Squirrels. Covered bridge nearby, also Lincoln Log Cabin and cemetary where parents are buried. Look for Big Muddy Post Office, smallest post office in the US
REMAINS: Some buildings , foundations, spring boxes
The town is a failed spring bath resort attempt that was bypassed by the railroads. Old main street with abandoned businesses. Get water from any acessible spring box in town. Go to Olney nearby to see white squirrels. Covered bridge nearby, also Lincoln log cabin and cemetery where parents are buried. Submitted by: Kenneth Lively


Sailor Springs
Courtesy Jen Maxwell


Sailor Springs
Courtesy Jen Maxwell


Sailor Springs
Courtesy Jen Maxwell


Sailor Springs
Courtesy Jen Maxwell

 

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