Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas | ||
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FIPS code 05-33400 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0077237[3] | |
Website | cityhs.net |
Hot Springs is a
The center of Hot Springs is the oldest
Much of Hot Springs' history is preserved by various government entities. Hot Springs National Park is maintained by the National Park Service, including Bathhouse Row, which preserves the eight historic bathhouse buildings and gardens along Central Avenue. Downtown Hot Springs is preserved as the Central Avenue Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city also contains dozens of historic hotels and motor courts, built during the Great Depression in the Art Deco style. Due to the popularity of the thermal waters, Hot Springs benefited from rapid growth during a period when many cities saw a sharp decline in building; much like Miami's art deco districts. As a result, Hot Springs's architecture is a key part of the city's blend of cultures, including a reputation as a tourist town and a Southern city. Also a destination for the arts, Hot Springs features the Hot Springs Music Festival, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, and the Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival annually.
History
Settlement
Members of many Native American tribes had been gathering in the valley for untold numbers of years to enjoy the healing properties of the thermal springs.[5][6]
In 1673,
In December 1804, George Hunter and William Dunbar made an expedition to the springs, finding a lone log cabin and a few rudimentary shelters used by people visiting the springs for their healing properties. In 1807, a man named Prudhomme became the first settler of modern Hot Springs, and he was soon joined by John Perciful and Isaac Cates.
On August 24, 1818, the
Civil War
The outbreak of the
Many residents of Hot Springs fled to
Rebuilding
After the Civil War, extensive rebuilding of bathhouses and hotels took place at Hot Springs. The year-round population soared to 1,200 inhabitants by 1870. By 1873 six bathhouses and 24 hotels and boardinghouses stood near the springs. In 1873, Hot Springs became the county seat of the newly formed Garland County. Prior to 1873, the city had been a part of Hot Spring County. In 1874, Joseph Reynolds announced his decision to construct a
During the
Baseball in Hot Springs
Hot Springs has a rich
The
St. Patrick's Day, 1918, is nicknamed the "Day that changed Baseball Forever." Boston Red Sox' pitcher Babe Ruth hit a long Home Run into the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo that altered the course of baseball history. In the opening exhibition game against Brooklyn at Whittington Park, Ruth (coming off a 24–13 season) was a last minute replacement at first base, his first time at a position other than pitcher. Ruth hit two long home runs that day while playing the field for the first time. His first home run was a long blast that landed in a wood pile. However, his second Home run is legendary in its record setting length and eventual effect on Ruth. It was a shot that traveled an astonishing estimated 573 feet.[16][17][18]
After that day Ruth became a hitter, switching from being just a pitcher. In Hot Springs, Ruth could be seen walking the streets, visiting the bath spas, and gambling at the nearby horse track. There is a Ruth plaque both inside and outside the Alligator Farm, as well as a home plate marker at the former Whittington Park across the street.[19]
The Pittsburgh Pirates trained for over a decade at Whittington Park. Hall of Fame shortstop Honus Wagner became a fixture in the city. As evidence of this, Wagner purchased and donated basketball uniforms and equipment to Hot Springs High School in 1912. The uniforms were in the Pittsburgh Pirates colors of black and gold and subsequently the high school switched permanently to those colors. Wagner also refereed a basketball game for the school that season, something he would later repeat.[20]
In 1952, an 18-year old Hank Aaron played in the Negro American League championship for the Indianapolis Clowns against the Birmingham Black Barons at Majestic Park.[21][22][23]
On October 22, 1953, Jackie Robinson played in an exhibition game at Majestic Park. Having broken Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, Robinson's squad played the Negro American League All-Stars that day, losing 14–9.[24]
The First Boys of Spring is a 2015 documentary covering the history of Hot Springs Baseball spring training. The film features many Hot Springs historical items and references. Produced by Arkansas filmmaker Larry Foley, it is narrated by Hot Springs area native, actor Billy Bob Thornton.[25][26][27] The Foley documentary is aired nationally on the MLB Network, first airing in February 2016.[28]
Today, as part of the Hot Springs Baseball Historic Trail, there are 26 green plaques/markers posted throughout Hot Springs that identify the key people and locations, with an app available to provide live information.[29]
1913 fire
On September 5, 1913, a fire broke out on Church Street a few blocks southeast of Bathhouse Row, near the Army and Navy Hospital. The fire burned southeast, away from the hospital, until the wind reversed an hour later. Racing toward the business section, it destroyed the Ozark Sanitarium and Hot Springs High School on its way across Malvern Avenue. Along the way it consumed the Public Utilities plant, which destroyed the firefighters' water supply. A wide front then was blown toward Ouachita Avenue which destroyed the Garland County Court House. The Hot Springs Fire Department fought alongside the Little Rock Fire Department, which had rushed over on a special train. Despite their efforts, numerous homes, at least a hundred businesses, four hotels, the Iron Mountain Railroad facilities, and the Crystal Theater were destroyed. A rainstorm finally quenched the blaze at Hazel Street. Although Central Avenue was ultimately protected (primarily by desperate use of dynamite), much of the southern part of the city was destroyed. Damage was estimated at $10,000,000 across 60 blocks.[30][31]
Formation of the Assemblies of God
From April 2–12, 1914, several
Gangsters and illegal gambling
Along with Bathhouse Row, one of downtown Hot Springs' most noted landmarks is the Arlington Hotel, a favored retreat for Al Capone.[33]
Hot Springs eventually became a national gambling mecca, led by
Local law enforcement was controlled by a
Gambling was finally closed down in 1967 by two
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After the Civil War, the idea of establishing an Army-Navy hospital in Hot Springs was advocated by A.S. Garnett, a former Navy surgeon with a local practice, and John A. Logan, a retired Union general turned politician who was a former patient of Garnett's. In 1884, Logan persuaded Congress to allocate $100,000 for the purpose. Erected under the supervision of Captain J.W. Jacobs, the 100-bed hospital was built of wood and brick in the "pavilion style" that required patients and clinicians to traverse long distances.
After World War I, Congress granted $1.5 million to build a new facility. Built under Captain Edward George, it could hold 500 patients and contained such cutting-edge technology as an X-ray wing and temperature-controlled morgue. The operating rooms and equipment were thought to be the finest in the country.
Yet after the United States entered World War II, the hospital was once again overwhelmed. The Army and Navy arranged to send some overflow to the nearby Arlington and Majestic hotels. The hospital also trained dentists, surgeons, and pharmacists, and housed the first enlisted medical technician school for the Women's Army Corps.The grounds contained a kitchen and living quarters for nurses and physicians. Among the famous people treated at the hospital were Helen Keller and Joe DiMaggio. The hospital was closed on April 1, 1960, likely because local demand dropped. The grounds were sold to the state of Arkansas for one dollar.[40][41]
World War II
The military took over the enormous Eastman Hotel across the street from the Army and Navy Hospital in 1942 because the hospital was not nearly large enough to hold the sick and wounded coming in. In 1944, the Army began redeploying returning overseas soldiers; officials inspected hotels in 20 cities before selecting Hot Springs as a redistribution center for returning soldiers. In August 1944, the Army took over most of the hotels in Hot Springs. The soldiers from the west-central states received a 21-day furlough before reporting to the redistribution station. They spent 14 days updating their military records and obtaining physical and dental treatment. The soldiers had time to enjoy the baths at a reduced rate and other recreational activities. The redistribution center closed down in December 1945 after processing more than 32,000 members of the military. In 1946, after the war, the Eastman was demolished when the federal government no longer needed it.[8]
21st century
In 2013, the metro was ranked by Forbes as one of the top "small places for business and careers", citing a low cost of doing business, high job growth and an educated workforce.[42] The first cannabis dispensary in the state opened in May 2019 in the city.[43]
Geography
Hot Springs is located in southeastern Garland County at 34°29′50″N 93°03′19″W / 34.497138°N 93.055393°W.[44] It sits at the southeastern edge of the Ouachita Mountains and is 55 miles (89 km) southwest of Little Rock.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Hot Springs has a total area of 35.1 square miles (91.0 km2), of which 35.0 square miles (90.7 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.35%, is water.[45]
Natural springs
The city takes its name from the natural thermal water that flows from 47 springs on the western slope of Hot Springs Mountain in the historic downtown district of the city. About 1,000,000 US gallons (3.8 ML) of 143 °F (62 °C) water flow from the springs each day.[46] The flow rate is not affected by fluctuations in the rainfall in the area. Studies by National Park Service scientists have determined through radiocarbon dating that the water that reaches the surface in Hot Springs fell as rainfall 4,400 years earlier.[47] The water percolates very slowly down through the earth's surface until it reaches superheated areas deep in the crust and then rushes rapidly to the surface to emerge from the 47 hot springs.
Hot Springs Creek flows from Whittington Avenue, then is underground in a tunnel beneath Bathhouse Row (Central Ave). It emerges from the tunnel south of Bathhouse Row then flows through the southern part of the city before emptying into Lake Hamilton, a reservoir on the Ouachita River.
Climate
Hot Springs lies in the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 93.1 °F (33.9 °C) and an average low of 72.1 °F (22.3 °C). The city's highest temperature was 115 °F (46.1 °C), recorded in 1936 and 1986. The lowest temperature recorded was −11 °F (−23.9 °C) in 1930.
Precipitation is weakly seasonal, with a bimodal pattern: wet seasons in the spring and fall, and relatively drier summers and winters, but plentiful rain in all months. The spring wet season is more pronounced than fall, with the highest rainfall in May. Hot Springs' precipitation is affected by the orographic effect of the Ouachita Mountains.
Climate data for Hot Springs 1 NNE, Arkansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1887–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
87 (31) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
103 (39) |
112 (44) |
114 (46) |
115 (46) |
112 (44) |
99 (37) |
88 (31) |
82 (28) |
115 (46) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 70.4 (21.3) |
75.1 (23.9) |
82.7 (28.2) |
87.1 (30.6) |
90.8 (32.7) |
96.6 (35.9) |
102.4 (39.1) |
102.3 (39.1) |
97.8 (36.6) |
89.6 (32.0) |
78.2 (25.7) |
70.8 (21.6) |
104.6 (40.3) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 51.7 (10.9) |
56.3 (13.5) |
64.9 (18.3) |
73.7 (23.2) |
80.4 (26.9) |
88.3 (31.3) |
93.1 (33.9) |
93.0 (33.9) |
86.2 (30.1) |
74.8 (23.8) |
62.5 (16.9) |
53.4 (11.9) |
73.2 (22.9) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 41.8 (5.4) |
45.6 (7.6) |
53.6 (12.0) |
62.2 (16.8) |
70.4 (21.3) |
78.3 (25.7) |
82.6 (28.1) |
82.0 (27.8) |
75.0 (23.9) |
63.5 (17.5) |
52.3 (11.3) |
44.1 (6.7) |
62.6 (17.0) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.0 (0.0) |
34.9 (1.6) |
42.3 (5.7) |
50.6 (10.3) |
60.4 (15.8) |
68.4 (20.2) |
72.1 (22.3) |
71.0 (21.7) |
63.9 (17.7) |
52.2 (11.2) |
42.0 (5.6) |
34.7 (1.5) |
52.0 (11.1) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 14.8 (−9.6) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
34.1 (1.2) |
45.6 (7.6) |
57.8 (14.3) |
63.1 (17.3) |
60.8 (16.0) |
49.4 (9.7) |
35.7 (2.1) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
11.8 (−11.2) |
Record low °F (°C) | −9 (−23) |
−11 (−24) |
7 (−14) |
24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
44 (7) |
51 (11) |
45 (7) |
35 (2) |
20 (−7) |
14 (−10) |
−5 (−21) |
−11 (−24) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.76 (96) |
4.64 (118) |
5.53 (140) |
5.86 (149) |
6.51 (165) |
4.33 (110) |
4.52 (115) |
3.60 (91) |
4.18 (106) |
5.10 (130) |
4.94 (125) |
4.99 (127) |
57.96 (1,472) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 11.1 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 9.0 | 9.6 | 110.0 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
Source: NOAA[48][49] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1860 | 201 | — | |
1870 | 1,276 | 534.8% | |
1880 | 3,554 | 178.5% | |
1890 | 8,086 | 127.5% | |
1900 | 9,973 | 23.3% | |
1910 | 14,434 | 44.7% | |
1920 | 11,695 | −19.0% | |
1930 | 20,238 | 73.0% | |
1940 | 21,370 | 5.6% | |
1950 | 29,307 | 37.1% | |
1960 | 28,337 | −3.3% | |
1970 | 35,631 | 25.7% | |
1980 | 35,781 | 0.4% | |
1990 | 32,462 | −9.3% | |
2000 | 35,750 | 10.1% | |
2010 | 35,193 | −1.6% | |
2020 | 37,930 | 7.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[50] |
Hot Springs is the principal city of the
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (non-Hispanic)
|
24,695 | 65.11% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
6,215 | 16.39% |
Native American
|
252 | 0.66% |
Asian
|
529 | 1.39% |
Pacific Islander
|
31 | 0.08% |
Other/Mixed
|
2,570 | 6.78% |
Latino
|
3,638 | 9.59% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 37,930 people, 16,163 households, and 8,363 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the census
There were 16,096 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.7% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. Of 16,096 households, 690 are unmarried partner households: 580
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,040, and the median income for a family was $32,819. Males had a median income of $25,861 versus $20,155 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,961. About 13.7% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
The city has been a tourist mecca for generations due to the thermal waters and attractions such as
Annual cultural events
Other annual events in town include the Valley of the Vapors Music Festival, the free Hot Springs Jazz Festival in September, the free Hot Springs Blues Festival in September, the downtown Bathtub Races in the spring, the Big Barbecue Cookoff in spring and fall, the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade every March 17, and the outdoor skating rink November through January. Venues for live music are Low Key Arts, Maxine's, The Ohio Club, The Big Chill, and the Arlington Hotel among many others.
Hot Springs Arts & Film Institute's International Horror Film Festival, screens Horror, Thriller and Sci Fi films, each year the festival attracts well known celebrities and industry professionals.
Superlift Offroad Vehicle Park hosts the annual Ouachita Jeep Jamboree, an off-road adventure weekend that draws people and their 4x4's from a dozen states.
Educational institutes and conventions are important events in the spa city. Perhaps the most popular of these events is the Hot Springs Technology Institute (HSTI), drawing over 1,300 participants each June. Hot Springs is also home to the annual
Tourism
Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo
Founded on Whittington Avenue in 1902, the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo features approximately 200 alligators.[53][54] The zoo also contains cougars, turkeys, chickens, wild boars, turtles, bobcats,[55] and ring-tailed lemurs.[56] A petting zoo with goats, emus, llamas, white-tailed deer, pigs, baby alligators, and other animals allows visitors to touch and feed the animals. An alligator feeding show includes educational material about the animals.
Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park
Bathhouse Row, consisting of eight turn-of-the century historic buildings, lies within Hot Springs National Park and is managed by the National Park Service. Fordyce Bathhouse was restored in 1989 as the park's visitor center and the beginning of restoring all properties on Bathhouse Row.[57] The series of renovations and leasing public spaces to commercial owners became a model for similar projects across the nation.[58]
Buckstaff Bathhouse has been in continuous operation since 1912 and is one of the best-preserved structures on Bathhouse Row.[59] The Buckstaff Bathhouse Company has completed the majority of maintenance and renovation that has occurred without outside funding.[60] The Quapaw was restored by the NPS in 2004, and the renovated structure was leased to Quapaw Baths, LLC, which now operates a modern spa with pools and hot tubs.[61] The Lamar was renovated into offices for park staff and Bathhouse Row Emporium, the park's official store.[62] The Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery has occupied Superior Bathhouse since 2012, using hot spring water in its beers and spirits.[63] As of February 2014, the Maurice, Ozark, and Hale bathhouses are all available for rent from the NPS.[64]
Atop Hot Springs Mountain in the park is the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, a 216-foot (66 m) observation tower built in 1982.
Central Avenue
Along Bathhouse Row is Central Avenue,
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Founded by the daughter of a lumber and brick magnate in 1985, the 210-acre (85 ha) botanical garden on Arkridge Road features native Ouachita Mountains flora among rocky streams and waterfalls. Garvan also has a Japanese-themed section with several species native to Japan throughout. The garden is situated on a peninsula jutting into Lake Hamilton and began as Verna Garvan's personal garden for decades before being donated to the University of Arkansas landscape architecture department.
Historic hotels and districts
Thirteen of Hot Springs's hotels are individually listed by the NRHP within the city, with more being listed as contributing properties within other districts. Four of Hot Springs' neighborhoods are preserved as historic districts by the National Register of Historic Places, and the city also contains five historically important commercial districts in addition to the aforementioned Bathhouse Row and Central Avenue Historic District.
The city contains several historic hotels, including the
The
Seven districts in Hot Springs have special historical significance to the city's past economy. In addition to the aforementioned Bathhouse Row and Central Avenue Historic District, the
Lake Catherine and Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine are two reservoirs of the
Oaklawn Park
Oaklawn Park has been operating since 1904. (A second horse racing park was once within the city limits, but was eventually closed.) Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, his half-brother Roger, and Billy Bob Thornton, all Hot Springs natives, have frequented Oaklawn Park. The meet, held from December through May each year, is sometimes called the "Fifth Season". In mid-April, its final week sees the "Racing Festival of the South", concluding with the Arkansas Derby, which has drawn many Triple Crown contenders. In 2015, American Pharoah won the Derby and another race at Oaklawn before going on to win the first Triple Crown in three decades. In 2018, the track commemorated the horse's victories by installing a life-sized bronze sculpture by James Peniston.
Sister city
Additional
Government
Hot Springs operates under the
Education
Hot Springs public primary and secondary education includes five school districts,[68] ultimately leading to graduation from five different high schools. The vast majority of Hot Springs is included in the Hot Springs School District, which leads to graduation from Hot Springs High School. Sections of southeastern Hot Springs are within the Lakeside School District, leading to graduation from Lakeside High School, located southeast of town Some eastern sections of Hot Springs are in the Cutter–Morning Star School District, leading to graduation from Cutter–Morning Star High School. The a few pieces to the north are within the Fountain Lake School District, leading to graduation from Fountain Lake High School. In small pieces in the west, students are to be enrolled in Lake Hamilton School District, which leads to graduation from Lake Hamilton High School.
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA), an advanced statewide program within the University of Arkansas System and National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology, is also located in Hot Springs. A two-year residential program, ASMSA was established in 1993 and is available to students from across the state following acceptance. Hot Springs Christian School is the only private provider of K–12 education in Hot Springs. The only accredited post-secondary educational opportunity in Hot Springs is at National Park College. Created from a merger between Garland County Community College and Quapaw Technical Institute, the college enrolls approximately 3,000 students annually in credit programs. Champion Baptist College, an unaccredited four-year Christian vocational college associated with Gospel Light Baptist Church, is also located in Hot Springs. Champion Baptist College was issued a Letter of Exemption from Certification by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to offer church-related courses and grant church-related degrees.
Hot Springs previously had a Catholic grade school for black children, St. Gabriel School; it closed in 1968. [69]
Media
The Hot Springs newspaper is the Sentinel-Record, originally part of the Clyde E. Palmer chain, since renamed WEHCO Media. It is published daily.
The Thrifty Nickel, a classified advertising publication, is published from offices at 670 Ouachita Avenue. The Little Rock edition is also published from this office. Thrifty Nickel ceased publication in March 2020.
Seven
In addition, most of the
Hot Springs is part of the Little Rock television market.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Major highways
Arkansas Highway 7 passes through the center of Hot Springs as Central Avenue and Park Avenue. It leads north across the Ouachita Mountains 71 miles (114 km) to Russellville on the Arkansas River, and south 35 miles (56 km) to Arkadelphia.
Arkansas Highway 128 (Carpenter Dam Road) branches off US-270 Business in southeastern Hot Springs, leading south 4 miles (6 km) to Red Oak.
Interstate 30 passes to the southeast of Hot Springs, with the closest access 17 miles (27 km) to the southeast via US-270. I-30 can also be reached 24 miles (39 km) to the east via US-70.
Aviation
Hot Springs is served by
Public transportation
Within Hot Springs, three fixed-route buses are operated by the city's Intracity Transit.[70] Primary service includes the Central Avenue corridor (Route 1- blue line), Albert Pike corridor (Route 2 - red line), and Hot Springs National Park and the northeast part of the city (Route 3 - green line). All routes are based at the city's Transportation Depot in downtown Hot Springs, and operate six days a week; Sundays and six annual holidays are excluded.
Notable people
- Steve Barton, actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, stage director and teacher
- Bobby Bones, radio personality born in Hot Springs
- Ruth Coker Burks, AIDS activist, humanitarian, and caregiver
- Alan Clark, state senator from Garland, Hot Spring, Saline, and Grant counties, businessman in Hot Springs[71]
- Bill Clinton, governor of Arkansas and 42nd president of the United States, boyhood home
- Roger Clinton Jr., musician, actor and half-brother of former US President Bill Clinton, born in Hot Springs on July 25, 1956
- Donald L. Corbin, Arkansas Supreme Court justice and state representative, born in Hot Springs
- Timothy C. Evans Chief Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court
- Gauge, pornographic actress born in Hot Springs
- Henry Glover, songwriter[72]
- Cliff Harris, NFL Dallas Cowboys free safety, played quarterback at Hot Springs High School until his senior year, when he moved to Des Arc
- Flora Harrod Hawes, youngest female postmaster in Hot Springs
- V. E. Howard, Church of Christ minister who founded the International Gospel Hour in Texarkana, Texas; pastor in Hot Springs early in his career[73]
- Alan Ladd, actor born in Hot Springs in 1913
- Marjorie Lawrence, Metropolitan Opera diva, resident for many years
- John Little (American football), football player[74]
- Arch McDonald, baseball broadcaster born in Hot Springs
- Sid McMath, progressive reform governor of Arkansas 1949–1953, trial lawyer, and decorated U.S. Marine general
- Joan Meredith, actress born in Hot Springs
- Bobby Mitchell, NFL Hall of Fame running back born in Hot Springs
- James Rector, born in Hot Springs, won a silver medal at the Olympics and was the first Olympian from Arkansas
- Earl T. Ricks and I. G. Brown, decorated World War II aviators, Hot Springs natives who served as reform mayor and sheriff, respectively (1947–49), before resuming Air Force careers
- Paul Runyan, golfer born in Hot Springs; went on to win two PGA championships and is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
- real estate broker
- Bill Sample, Republican member of both houses of the Arkansas General Assembly since 2005; businessman in Hot Springs[75]
- George Luke Smith, served in the U.S. House from Louisiana's 4th congressional district, relocated to Hot Springs, where he engaged in the real estate business and died in 1884
- Billy Bob Thornton, actor, director and Academy Award-winning screenwriter, born in Hot Springs
- Inez Harrington Whitfield, botanical watercolor artist active in Hot Springs 1901-1951
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Garland County, Arkansas
- Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a similar 19th-century town that grew up around mineral springs
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External links
- Official website
- Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
- History of Hot Springs' Jewish community (from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life)
- Hot Springs Convention and Visitor's Bureau, tourism and vacation information