While the Deer Park Hotel [in Deer Park Maryland] and its spa were built to attract passengers to ride the railroad to this vacation spot, the spring water near the site also became a major attraction. Among the many tourists who made the journey to enjoy the benefits of the spring water were four American Presidents, from James Garfield to William Taft. Known locally as the "Boiling Spring", the source of the spring water derived its name from the action of the water bubbling up through white sand on its way to the surface.
While the Deer Park Hotel [in Deer Park Maryland] and its spa were constructed to draw visitors on the railroad to this vacation destination, the nearby spring water also became a significant attraction. Among numerous tourists who made the trip to appreciate the spring water's benefits were four American Presidents, from James Garfield to William Taft. Locally known as "Boiling Spring", the source of the spring water took its name from the water's action bubbling through white sand before reaching the surface.