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the reunion was the father of Mr. Lena Wallace. Mrs. Margaret White,
sister of Mrs. Lena Wallace, presently resides in the original home." - Contributed to the Estill Co., KY Archives by Jen Bawden, Originally written by Bobby Rose in the 1970s, Used here with their permission, Date: 05/16/1999, Accessed 10/10/2020 at [http://files.usgwarchives.net/ky/estill/history/comm.txt].
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"Among the many attractive features of Estill County, there is none greater than the Estill Springs. Situated about one-half mile from Irvine, it revels in the glory of the past no less than that of the present. It has for many years been known as the most popular summer resort in the state of Kentucky. Before the war, hundreds of visitors would come early in the spring, bringing their carriages and negroes, and would remain until the fall months drove them home. Henry Clay, it is said, “stood pat” in many a game of “draw” under the shade of the oaks that adorn the grounds. This is certainly the most charming summer resort in these parts. Large and spacious buildings are there for the accommodation of guests. It boasts of the finest ball room in the state. Each year the proprietor employs a fine band of music from some of the Eastern cities, and when the evening shades begin to fall, they proceed to a rustic arbor, from which emanates sweet strains of music for the beguilement of the guests. Every night the ball room is thrown open and they lightly trip the tral-a-loo. The waters of these springs are most excel lent in quality and variety. They have white, red and black sulphur, the finest chalybeate in the world—a great help to those who are afflicted with pulmonary dis eases—limestone, and in fact every kind of water conceivable. The grounds are spacious and are surrounded with scenery that is unsurpassed for beauty in Italy. Bowling alleys, a tennis court, cards, in fact any and all kinds of amusement are furnished. We heartily recommend this place to any one seeking recreation or health."
- Park, E. C. (Elbridge Clark), "History of Irvine And Estill County, Kentucky". [Lexington, Ky.: The Transylvania Printing Co., 1906, p. 9.
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