Springs

The natural springs brought the Indians and in the early 1800s, the first settlers in the county. The historic Hanna and Hancock Springs led to the growth of the region. The Star Hotel (now called the Keystone Star Hotel) and Park Hotel were built to provide accommodations for those wishing to enjoy baths in the free-flowing sulfur waters. These resorts made Lampasas famous and earned it the moniker "The Saratoga of the South." The Keystone Star Hotel was recently renovated and is around the corner from the Museum.