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Seiders Springs

Type: Historic Site

Rating:

(2.50)1

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Years In Use: N/A

Year Destroyed: N/A

Open To The Public: Yes

Historical Marker: Yes

ADA Accessible: N/A

Bikes Allowed: N/A

Dogs Allowed: N/A

Interpretive Guide: N/A

City: Austin

County: Travis

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Seiders Oaks on the opposite side of the creek was the scene of an Indian Massacre that took the life of Gideon White who owned the land at the time. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

The water was flowing from this particular spring very well and the abundance of water-loving plants around it testified to its volume. The sound of rippling water was a constant accompaniment. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

A close up of the figure looking over one of the springs. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

One of Seiders springs taken during an earlier visit. The water wasn't flowing on my latest visit and the pool below was a bit stagnant. (Photo by Austin Explorer)

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A place of rest, even now
By Austin Explorer on 9/22/2012
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I'd passed by here while walking along the Shoal Creek Trail but failed to log it so I made a special visit today. Though recent rains have contributed to some of the small springs' flow at this time there's still a couple that had some stagnant water pooled up beneath them.

A couple sat and laid on the nearby park bench reading and discussing nutritional topics with each other. In the shade the temperatures were pleasant and the sound of trickling water made for a nice backdrop.

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