Modern medicine using scientific fact has proven the usefulness of these springs. Today, there has been a revival of the health benefits obtained from the sulphur springs. Barton as a convalescent home employing the use of therapeutic activity. For several years between 1915-1921, Consolation House was maintained by Mr. Barton's home, known as Consolation House, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the profession. During that meeting, the profession of occupational therapy was born with the incorporation of what is now The American Occupational Therapy Association. In March, 1917, a local convalescent and architect George Edward Barton assembled a small group of authorities from around the country to discuss the benefits of the "work cure", or the value of activity in promoting recovery. The area around the former sanitarium was designated the Clifton Springs Sanitarium Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Some famous people who visited the area was Elvis Presley, and Betty Davis' daughter. Over the years, thousands of people came to enjoy the benefits of the water and rest and regain their health. Sulphur Springs, as it was once called, was well known throughout the eastern part of the US because of this. The field of medicine was just beginning and it was thought that the sulphur waters together with a strong religious revival could restore many to active and useful lives.
Henry Foster came looking for a place to begin his water cure. In 1849, the development of the area was slow until Dr. The location was first settled around 1801, and much of the early community endeavors exploited the sulfur springs as a health spa.
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