This was the home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America’s only President elected four times. Roosevelt visited Warm Springs hoping that the naturally warm waters found in the small town would help ease the paralysis he suffered from polio. Roosevelt’s home, which he also designed, contains many original furnishings including his wheelchair he designed himself using a kitchen chair. The sun deck overlooks a deep wooded ravine with panoramic views. The therapeutic pools museum is located one mile from the house. These 88-degree waters originate 3,800 feet below the earth's surface. A fund-raising campaign is underway to build a new museum honoring this great world leader
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Historic Warm Springs Village
Located just an hour south of Atlanta, the town of Warm Springs is nestled among the rolling hills and the naturally heated waters made famous by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Take a step back in time and experience our Southern charm & hospitality.
History is evident in the 100 year old restored buildings. Off the bustling Main Street & through the alleyways are our Bullochville & Magnolia courtyards. These provide a unique shopping experience. We offer food to please all tastes with over nine restaurants including the world famous Bulloch House. Located on the southern end of town is the Little White House, where President Franklin Delano Roosevelt spent his happiest times with those who loved him the most. We are proud to offer two museums in our town that chronicle FDR’s life in Georgia, detail the history of our Victorian era town and let visitors feel the famous warm springs. Not a month goes by without a festival our innovative program taking place in Warm Springs. At the end of a wonderful day, you can retire in our Historic Hotel or any of our other fine lodging accommodations. We invite you to become a part of our wonderful and remarkable History.
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