It dates to the 1850s, and consists of a main building, guest ranges, and cottages all fronted with two-level porches.

The resort developed around springs flowing undisturbed from the bottom of a small rock bluff.

Sweet Chalybeate suffered decline and finally closed its doors in 1918.

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