Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Founded in 1880 and once a famed
health resort, the Northwest Arkansas
city of Siloam Springs is today an
emerging community with strong ties
to its past and a bright future.

Traces of the community's past,
however, dominate its historic
downtown area. Restored parks and
waterways allow visitors an opportunity
look into the past and gain some idea
of how Siloam Springs looked when
many believed its waters held
medicinal properties.

Twin Springs Park in the downtown
area has been carefully restored and
now includes early 20th century
gardens and fountains, as well as
beautiful views of the famed spring
waters.

As was the case in nearby Eureka
Springs, early settlers believed that the
mineral content of the springs here
could help people suffering from a
variety of ailments. Bathing in the
springs has long since ended, but the
beauty of the waters remains.

Siloam Springs today is noted as the
home of John Brown University and is
growing rapidly due to its proximity to
Walmart's headquarters in nearby
Bentonville.