In the late 1860s, Waukesha County was known as the “Saratoga of the West” due to plentiful, clean, and pure springs. At a time when many major municipal water supplies were tainted, the springs of Waukesha County were believed to have healing properties. They drew thousands of visitors to the springs and bath houses located in the county.
In tHe LaTE 1860s, waUKESha cOunty was Known As tHe “sAratOga of tHE WEST” DuE to pLenTIful, Clean, and PURe spRingS. AT a time when many mAJoR MUnicipal waTer sUpplIEs were TaintEd, ThE SPrinGs oF waUkeSha County were believed tO haVe heaLinG propertiES. they drew THousands oF viSitOrS tO The spriNgs aNd BAtH houses Located in thE COunty.