Ellis Spring

## Overview Ellis Spring is a public drinking spring located along Battlefield Circle in Ringgold, Georgia, within Catoosa County. This underground freshwater spring sits at the edge of one of the most historically significant landscapes in the American South — the area surrounding the Battle of Ringgold Gap and the broader Chickamauga Campaign of the Civil War (1863). The spring's location along Battlefield Circle suggests a close association with the preserved battlefield lands in the region, where natural springs like this one historically provided vital water sources for soldiers and settlers alike. The spring emerges from underground, delivering naturally filtered freshwater that has historically been used as a drinking water source by locals and visitors. While no formal water quality testing data is currently available, the spring has long been regarded by the community as a reliable freshwater source. ## Directions 1. From downtown Ringgold, GA, head south on US-41 (Nashville Street). 2. Turn onto Battlefield Circle — the spring is located near **374 Battlefield Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736**. 3. GPS coordinates: **34.924023, -85.16541** — use these for precise navigation, as the spring may not appear on all mapping apps by name. 4. Look for the spring along the roadside near the address. Parking may be limited to road shoulders, so use caution when pulling over. ## What to Expect Ellis Spring is an underground freshwater spring that surfaces at ground level, making it relatively easy to access from the road. The setting along Battlefield Circle places it in a historically rich and scenic part of Catoosa County, with rolling terrain and mature trees typical of northwest Georgia's Ridge and Valley geography. The area's underlying limestone and dolostone formations are responsible for the region's many natural springs, as rainwater percolates through soluble rock and re-emerges as cool, filtered groundwater. Visitors should expect a modest, roadside-style spring — this is a community water source rather than a developed park attraction. Flow may vary seasonally, with stronger output during wetter months in late winter and spring. As with any natural spring, water quality can fluctuate, and the spring has not been independently verified as safe for consumption — though it has historically been used as a drinking water source by area residents. The surrounding area offers opportunities to explore Civil War battlefield sites and enjoy the scenic northwest Georgia countryside.