Written on location at Barton Springs, named after the man who first settled the area in 1837, William Barton 

 

13.04.11 - 38) Icy and clear, year after year

Drawing Indian, tourist and pioneer

What ever else brings people to Barton Springs

Two of the waters, named after his daughters

Two baby buffaloes that were tame

To see them the sightseers came

Indian attack always a danger

Were they expecting the Lone Ranger

As more and more people knew,

Barton Springs popularity grew

They came from afar, first by horse then by car

Then there was a plan, by a clever businessman

To increase enjoyment and provide local employment

So places of work, grew where turtles did lurk

Now today, there’s recreation and play

Handy for a weekend get away

Open all year whatever the season

Not to visit you’ll need a damn good reason