Time to cool off in our historical spring-fed pool

  • Since its early days, Hancock Springs has been a popular site for visitors, various encampments and social activities. The open-air pool has even served as a baptistery. COURTESY PHOTO
    Since its early days, Hancock Springs has been a popular site for visitors, various encampments and social activities. The open-air pool has even served as a baptistery. COURTESY PHOTO
  • The Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area has been a fixture in the Lampasas community for decades. The pool sits just north of the Hostess House, which has undergone various renovations over the years. COURTESY PHOTO
    The Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area has been a fixture in the Lampasas community for decades. The pool sits just north of the Hostess House, which has undergone various renovations over the years. COURTESY PHOTO
This exceptionally hot weather has us all trying to find some relief from the high temperatures. There is a great place at the juncture of U.S. Highway 281 South, right here in town, that will take you back to a time in historic Lampasas. Our unique Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area can bring relief from these hot days with a refreshing swim in the oldest natural-flowing spring-fed pool in…

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