J.O. Langford homesteaded here in 1909, built a house, and developed a small health resort using the spring's natural hot water for baths. The Langfords were forced to leave soon afterward due to unrest from the Mexican Revolution.
They returned in 1927 and built the store pictured here. Mexicans came from as far away as 100 miles to trade at the store.
The Langfords operated the store until 1942 when they sold their property to the state of Texas for donation to the National Park Service.
You can still enjoy the warm spring waters.