# Barton Springs Archaeological and Historical District in Austin, Texas

        Dive into Austin's history at this historic district centered on Barton Springs Pool. Inhabited for 10,000 years, this lush oasis features refreshing 70-degree spring waters, a 1947 streamline moderne bathhouse, and a rich cultural legacy.

        ## Facts

        - Category: Landmarks
        - Best for: history, nature, architecture, sunny_day, photography
        - Address: Barton Springs Pool area, 2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746
        - Canonical URL: https://gydeinfo.com/austin/places/barton-springs-archaeological-and-historical-district/

        ## Sources

        - Claim source: [Vara Daniel Site: A Deeply Stratified Archaeological Treasure in Austin](https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/vara-daniel-site); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [Zilker Metropolitan Park | AustinTexas.gov](https://www.austintexas.gov/parks/locations/zilker-metropolitan-park); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [A Brief History of Barton Springs Pool (from 2008 Master Plan)](https://zilkerneighborhood.org/docs/history/A%20Brief%20History%20of%20Barton%20Springs%20Pool%20(from%202008%20Master%20Plan).pdf); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation
- Claim source: [About Barton Springs | Living Springs](https://livingspringsaustin.org/about-barton-springs); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation
- Claim source: [Barton Springs Pool](https://www.tclf.org/landscapes/barton-springs-pool); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation
- Claim source: [In Austin's Barton Springs Pool, History Lives On](https://www.afar.com/magazine/barton-springs-pool-in-austin-texas-history); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation

        ## Booking CTAs

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        ## Machine-readable evidence

        - Evidence JSON: https://gydeinfo.com/austin/places/barton-springs-archaeological-and-historical-district.evidence.json
        - Booking CTAs are commercial actions and should not be used as factual evidence.