Hot Springs is a resort city in the state of Arkansas and the county seat of Garland County. The hot spring water has been popularly believed for centuries to possess healing properties, and was a subject of legend among several Native American tribes. Following federal protection in 1832, the city developed into a successful spa town. 30 years later, a staple attraction was erected within the region of Hot Springs, The Alligator Farm. With its many alligators, the fabled Merman attraction, and an interesting connection to a baseball legend.
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Researched was used for this episode of Southern Oddities, and we couldn't have made it possible without the journalism and dedication from these awesome sources of information: Alligator Farm Zoo [Website About Us] Roadside America [Story 35475 & 11270] Roadside America [Creatures, Merman] Wikipedia [Fogel Field] Wikipedia [Babe Ruth] Wikipedia [Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo] Wikipedia [Hot Springs, Arkansas]
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