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Letter: Why is Sulphur Well called The Gum?

Billy Joe Fudge writes:
Visited there many times from early childhood up until just a year or so ago and I continue to consider it an under-promoted, local resource and historic attraction.

Concerning its local tag of "The Gum", I can see some particular definitions of "gum" that may have been a catalyst to that name but is there a story or stories which reveal the source of "The Gum"? --BJF
Comments re photo 84936 A peaceful place to end a hot August day
Billy Joe, I grew up there and have no idea why it was called that. I will be asking that question as I travel and visit with people from North Metcalfe County.


Meanwhile, here's a link to one of my favorite stories of Sulphur Well from 2005 in case you haven't read it... - LW
Memories of 'Gran' and Sulphur Well's Buelah Villa Hotel shared by Don Graeter


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