Mt. Vernon Springs, Siler City, NC  5/5 (1)

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Description

A small natural healing spring that is open and free to the public.

Nearest Address

Mt.Vernon Springs Siler City, NC.

http://hkentcraig.com/MtVernonSprings.html for more information.

Directions from Nearest Address

http://hkentcraig.com/MtVernonSprings.html for more information.

Vital Information

  • Fee: No Fee
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Unknown
  • TDS: N/A
  • Temp: N/A
  • pH: N/A

Hours Spring is Open:

Open 7 days a week 24 hours

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Mt. Vernon Springs Map

Submitted by: Michelle Corso

Responses

  1. She January 25, 2022

    The area where you collect the water does not appear to be the cleanest. Someone who is elderly or has a physical disability may need assistance acquiring water from this location. The water does run and it appears that the spout has been replaced or reinforced using what looks like electrical tape, et was unclear to me rather the spout is copper or not but the water does have a STRONG metal taste. I visited this spring december 2021

  2. Hannah September 29, 2020

    We found this in the middle of a rain storm after dark, an hour away from home. The first spring that we tried getting water from, which is about 30 minutes north, was apparently out of service. There were empty watering cans, water bottles, and 5 gallon buckets but the well or spring was covered with a concrete lid… or the spring itself was dried out. It was at the “Spring friends meeting Church.” Super creepy drive there btw. Could’ve just been the eerie fog and rain mix too though. Anyway we filled up four large jugs despite the turmoil and hope the water will be well worth it! Cheers! ✨

  3. H. Kent Craig June 7, 2012

    Hi Everyone,

    I took my personal website down in 2008 and I still get the occasional email telling me the link above from my old website for directions is broken (I know) and asking me for directions and water quality analysis reports. I never did have a lab test the waters but the directions from my old webpage about the springs are below. The only thing that has changed since 2008 is that Hgwy 421 is now four-laned past Foust Lane but that’s not a big deal, the rest of the directions are still 100% correct.

    I hope this helps!, Yours, “Kent”/H. Kent Craig

    Directions From US Highway 64 at Siler City, NC: as you
    enter the east side of town, take US Highway 421 South Exit approximately three
    miles south; where the four-lane part of 421 chokes down to a single two lane
    part, go approximately one-quarter mile and look for a green Chatham County road
    sign that reads “Foust Lane” and turn right onto it; follow Foust Lane
    approximately one mile until you come to a stop sign at Old US 421 Highway; go
    straight through the stop sign, across Old 421, over the railroad tracks,
    following that road past the Presbyterian church for another half-mile or so;
    as you go around a sweeping curve to where you see a rural road crossroads at
    the bottom of the hill and a large field of cattle to your right; The Springs
    will be on your left at the bottom of the hill, you’ll see an old concrete foot
    bridge near them and a granite memorial near the road that reads “Mt. Vernon
    Springs C. 1837”, you really can’t miss them; pull down the driveway all the
    way as close as you can get to them since more than likely another partaker of
    The Waters will show up before you leave, the faithful from all over the world
    still making their way to them frequently.

     

    Directions From US Highway 1 at Sanford, NC: Take US Highway
    421 North approximately 25 miles; look for the green Chatham County road sign
    that reads “Foust Lane” and turn left on to it, then follow the rest of the
    directions above to The Springs. If 421 North widens to a four-lane boulevard,
    then you’ve gone too far and just missed it, go up to the next exit and circle
    back down on 421 South and follow the rest of the directions above. You’ll be
    glad you did.
     

    1. Olivia June 25, 2012

      i emailed you… i was determined! but i found it and didn’t see this until now. when i first went, i just went to the church and planned on just asking someone where the spring was… that i did. i wrote down the results of the tests done in 2006. everything is in mg/l unless otherwise noted. / indicates two different results from two tests.
      arsenic: 0.003
      chloride <5
      copper <.05
      fluoride: .71
      iron: .20/.18
      lead:<0.005
      maganese: 0.10/0.08
      zinc <0.05
      barium <0.1
      cadmium <0.005
      calcium: 96.2/84.1
      chromium: <0.01
      hardness as CaCo3 (CA, Mg): 252/223
      iron soluable <0.05
      magnesium: 2.9/3
      mercury: <0.0005
      ph 7.7
      selenium <0.005
      silver <0.05
      sulfate 186

      tip: going down foust, keep a look out going over the railroad tracks. there is no warning of the oncoming train. the spring is a little bit down (1/4 mile?) from the church.

  8. Mare August 14, 2011

    The web address under “directions from nearest address” takes you to an Amazon.com book ad that has nothing to do with Mt.Vernon Springs?
    Could you check on this error as I’ve tried it 2 or 3 times without any luck. I would like more information about Mt. Vernon Springs.
    I’ll check back again to see if you’ve found the error.
    Thanks,
    Mary S. 

  13. Matt August 22, 2013

    I tried this spring out last weekend. I don’t think I will use it again personally. Others were there using the spring filling up jugs and what not but I found that the water tasted almost like tap water and had a lot of rusty debris in it also. This is my least favorite of 3 springs I have tried in NC so far, flow rate was descent though…

    3. April June 25, 2014

      If you feel up your bottle by the time you get home the sulfur smell is completely gone. I thought the same thing when I first tasted it. I have seen it at times have debris in it too. I keep looking to see if it has been tested recently and can’t find any information. I think I will just have it tested myself. Love going there though, very peaceful and the flow has been very good. Just want to make sure there is no contaminates in the water.

      2. Ken Stark March 21, 2016

        This spring is the second spring that I’ve checked out from Findaspring.com. It is a pretty setting with woods around. The water came out of two pipes, with some rust stains around them. The flow was quite slow. It took a couple of minutes to fill a 5 gallon jug. The water had a slight sulfur smell, but otherwise tasted fine. When I measured the water with my TDS meter, it shot up to 280 ppm. This seems very high compared to all other Spring water that I’ve tested. I saw the very limited (in what it was tested for) and outdated (2006) test. It showed no signs of bacteria in that test. I think this is spring water, but I have to wonder why the TDS meter read so high. Still looking for my spring…this was not it.

How to Collect Spring Water

Dakota September 28, 2022
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Drinking pure spring water is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Our bodies are over 99% water at the molecular level, so water affects every aspect of our biology. Yet, not all water is created equal. Almost all the bottled spring water available is pasteurized for shelf stability, which neutralizes many of the powerful health benefits such as increased hydrogen, healthy probiotics, and crystalline structure. For more about why unprocessed spring water is the best water to drink, read this.

The best way to guarantee you are getting real unprocessed spring water is to collect it yourself. This is a short and simple guide filled with information about how to gather spring water. We will cover how to find a spring, how to collect the water, how to honor the spring, how to store the water properly and other tips.

FindASpring.org is the best resource for locating a spring near you. However, not all springs are on the map. First, check the map to see if there is a spring in your local area. If there is, look at the reviews and comments. Has anyone shared helpful information about flow rate or posted a water test result? Is the spring in a pristine area? Do a bit of research and make sure the spring is safe to drink from. If you have any doubt about the purity, don’t risk it and get a water test, HERE. If you don’t see a spring on the map in your area, there still might be some that aren’t listed yet. First, ask the older generation who have lived in your area a long time if they know. You can also ask people in your community who might already get spring water such as people at a health food store or at a farmers market. Another great option is to view A US forest service map, where many springs have been marked. You can view these maps through the Gaia GPS or All Trails hiking apps on your phone. The map overlay you want is USGS Topo. Not all are easily accessible or ideal for drinking, but some are and it can be a fun adventure to find them. We have found over half a dozen great springs this way.

Once you’ve found your spring, figure out how you are going to gather the water. Is it right on the side of the road and easy to access or do you have to hike to it? We recommend storing spring water in glass instead of plastic to preserve the purity of the water. It is better for the environment, your body, and the water. Even BPA free plastic has toxic chemicals that can leach into water and cause health issues. If you do want to use plastic for safety reasons when filling at the spring, we recommend transferring the water to glass as soon as possible. FindASpring is sponsored by Alive Waters, which offers beautiful reusable glass. They have a 2.5 gallon option, which is a convenient size for carrying that isn’t too heavy. They also sell handles that you can use to transport the jugs even more easily. If you have to hike to access the spring, we recommend putting the water jugs into an extra large backpack to hike the water out with ease. We use Osprey packs that hold 2 jugs each. You can also use a wheelbarrow or even a stroller depending on how easy a walk it is.

Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug

When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.

When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.

How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.

How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.

I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.

Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.

Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com

Dakota

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