Hammill Spring, Starkville, MS

Description:

This natural spring water in Sturgis, Winston County, Mississippi, USA, is one of the cleanest natural water spring in the state of Mississippi. This place is free to visit at any time of the day. The water is edible, and the water quality is tested every month by the forest authorities from the nearby Tombigbee National Forest.

The water is supplied by a white PVC pipe and visitors can fill their containers directly from this pipe. The freshwater works great in replenishing your spirits and soothing your soul from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Where can I find spring water?

The correct coordinates are 33.267852,-88.977558 and the complete address is Sturgis, MS 39769 Winston County, United States of America. It is not very far from the road and can be visited by car.

Directions:

The springs are not very far from Morgantown, Mississippi. It is barely 4.5 miles, roughly a 10-minute ride by car. If you are coming from Morgantown, head southwest on Morgantown Road for 2.2 miles and then turn right onto Hamill Hill Road. Drive for around 2.0 miles, and you will see the Hamill Spring to your right. The road is great and you may choose to ride a bike too.

Riding on a bike from Morgantown, MS to reach Hamill Spring should take around 25 minutes. This is a really interesting and relaxing ride and is surely worth a try.

More details:

This spring is named after an early settler of this region, Robert Hamill. During the 1800s, when the region was drought-ridden, water from this spring was used to provide relief to the settlers of this region. The boilers from the nearby Gus Boyd sawmill also use water from this spring for its functioning. The water is free from any chemicals and contaminants and is really great for drinking. While visiting the Hamill Spring, you may come across several kinds of butterflies.