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Indian Springs Hotel/Museum

Indian Springs Hotel/Museum

Indian Springs Hotel/Museum. Built by Chief William McIntosh & Joel Bailey in 1823.

Plaque indicating placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

This historic site witnessed the signing of the 1825 Indian Treaty which was also the subject of the first ever U.S. Congressional Hearing

Directional signpost showing various trails and roads.

The hotel was built on this site as it was at the crossroad of native american foot-trails, followed by stagecoach trails and modern highways.

Plaque commemorating William McIntosh, Creek Indian chief, murdered for opposing a treaty.

The rock outside the Treaty Room upon which Chief McIntosh's rival stood and threatened McIntosh with death if he signed the Treaty.

Native American dancers perform in traditional attire at an outdoor cultural event.

Annually, a Native American Festival, which began in 1989, are held on the grounds of the hotel/museum.

Three men examining small objects on a table outdoors.

Artifact ID Day is hosted annually at the Hotel/Museum by the Society & the Ocmulgee Archaeological Society. 






Additional Files Related to the History of Indian Springs Ho

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self guided hotel/museum tour brochure (pdf)Download

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Next Meeting - Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 6PM

The BCHS invites you to our next monthly meeting. The program will be Butts Ablaze and is brought by Jim Herbert. Come and learn about the most rememberable fires of Butts County. Click below to see the flyer.

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