Cambridge Springs Live Cam
A borough with home rule status in Crawford County
Hosted by:
- Mount Pleasant of Edinboro
- 14510 Mt. Pleasant Rd. - Cambridge Springs
- Pennsylvania 16403 - United States
- (814) 734-1641
- [email protected]
- https://www.skimountpleasant.com/
History
Cambridge Springs is a borough located in northwestern Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated in Crawford County and has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. Here is an overview of the history of Cambridge Springs:
- Early Settlement: The area where Cambridge Springs is located was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Eriez and Iroquois nations. European settlers began to arrive in the late 18th century, and by the early 19th century, the land around Cambridge Springs was settled by pioneers.
- Mineral Springs Era: The town's history is closely tied to the discovery of mineral springs in the mid-19th century. In 1822, a hunter named John McLure found a natural spring while pursuing a wounded deer. The spring was named Cambridge Spring after McLure's hometown in Massachusetts. It was believed that the mineral water had health benefits, attracting visitors seeking therapeutic treatments.