Garland County, County of Arkansas, United States.
Description
Garland County is an administrative division in central Arkansas that includes forested mountains, several lakes, and natural thermal springs. The area has both rural zones and the developed city of Hot Springs within its boundaries.
History
The county was established in 1873 and named after Augustus Hill Garland, a former governor of the state. Its creation marked an important moment in the territorial organization of the region.
Culture
Hot Springs, the county seat, has long been known for its thermal springs, which have shaped how people in the area connect with nature and wellness. Visitors and residents alike continue to be drawn to these naturally heated waters.
Practical
Spring and fall offer the best weather for exploring the area, with comfortable temperatures and clear conditions. Most visitors can reach the region easily from major highways and nearby transportation routes.
Did you know?
Lake Ouachita within the county holds an operating fish hatchery near Blakely Dam that works to maintain the area's fish populations. This facility operates quietly behind the scenes, often unnoticed by casual visitors enjoying the water.
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Bathhouse Row
10.3 km
Arlington Hotel
10.1 km
Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine
17.2 km
Garvan Woodland Gardens
18.2 km
Bill Clinton Boyhood Home
9.5 km
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
10.5 km
X-Coaster
12.6 km
Arkansas Twister
12.5 km
Medical Arts Building
10.1 km
Mid-America Science Museum
7.6 km
Malco Theatre
10.6 km
Jack Tar Hotel and Bathhouse
9.5 km
Couchwood
24.7 km
Interstate Orphanage
11.8 km
Lake Catherine State Park
25.7 km
Mountainaire Hotel Historic District
9.8 km
Lake Catherine State Park CCC Cabins
25.5 km
South Fork Bridge
18.9 km
First Presbyterian Church
9.8 km
Hamp Williams Building
10.6 km
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
10.7 km
Hot Springs Confederate Monument
10.7 km
Stitt House
9.4 km
Van Lyell House
16.6 km
W. C. Brown House
12.2 km
Camp Clearfork
25.7 km
Federal Building-U.S. Post Office and Court House
10.5 km
Iron Springs Recreation Area
20.5 km
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