During Hughes Springs’ centennial in 1978, citizens buried a 100-year (1878-1978) time capsule. No one may know its contents, but it’s a likely bet that when opened in 2078 Reece Hughes’ picture and story will be there.
Hughes Springs City Manager Tim Lambert holds an example of Chalybeate Springs water. This is not real, however. The bottle is empty but was once a promotional idea by the chamber of commerce. Lambert tells he believes someone in the town has a real, full
During festivals such as the recent Wildflowers Trail Festival in Hughes Springs, citizens are comforted by the funning water that flows through and gives Hughes Springs its name.
The historical marker for Chalybeate Springs in Hughes Springs displayed in Spring Park.
One has to get down into the stream bed itself in order to appreciate this view of the flow of Chalybeate Springs water through Spring Park in Hughes Springs.
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Wed, 07/02/2025 - 5:00am

Citizens Journal-SunVery likely the oldest time capsule in Cass County is the one buried in Spring Park in Hughes Springs. The capsule there is now in its 47th year and is awaiting its 100th year for opening. That will be 2078. Do you know why? That is your Where Is ...

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