Chick Springs
The place that made Taylors.
For nearly two hundred years, a mineral spring in the South Carolina Upstate drew Cherokee hunters, antebellum planters, Gilded Age tourists, and neighborhood kids on summer Saturdays. It burned three times, flooded once, and sat behind a fence for a generation.
In 2024, Taylors TownSquare bought it back. The restoration has begun.
The Restoration
Taylors TownSquare acquired the core 8.62-acre Chick Springs property in July 2024. A master plan by Arbor Land Design is complete. The work ahead includes:
Restoring the springhouse — the original octagonal brick foundation survived Hurricane Helene; the original galvanized roof has been located and cataloged
Opening public trails across the 8.62-acre site
Building pedestrian bridges over Lick Creek
Installing interpretive signage telling the story of this place
Creating parking and public access for the first time in decades
Connecting to the future Enoree River Trail system
View the Master Plan
Join the Chick Springs Society
The Chick Springs Society is how you become part of the story. Your annual membership supports the ongoing work of restoring public access to this historic site — and signals that the people of this community believe it matters.
All members receive updates on park progress and invitations to Society events.
Annual memberships — all members receive updates and event invitations.
You care about this place $50/year Supporter
A household commitment $100/year Sustainer ★
Society pin + member event invitations $250/year Steward
Inner circle updates + annual site tour $500/year Guardian
Recognition on future donor list at the site $1,000/year Patron
Leadership-level support for the restoration
Make a One-Time Gift
Your gift to the Chick Springs Fund directly supports the restoration of the spring gazebo, trails, and public access to this historic site. Every dollar moves us closer to reopening the gathering place.
Your gift directly supports the restoration of the spring gazebo, trails, and public access.
Want to make an even bigger impact? Join the Chick Springs Society →
Updates about Chick Springs
Want to Do More?
If you're interested in supporting a specific element of the restoration — the spring gazebo, the historic bridges, the gardens — we welcome that conversation.
Email alexr@taylorstownsquare.com or contact us here.
Taylors TownSquare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.