Four chalybeate mineral springs were later discovered along Monument Creek in October 1880. Peat mud and chalybeate bicarbonate calcic springs are used to treat patients. The first source of chalybeate (ferruginous) water was found in May 1705. The village has sulfur, magnesia, chalybeate and 'Blue Stone' springs. There are noted chalybeate springs at Peterhead, Fraserburgh, and Pannanich near Ballater. In 1833 Beersheba Porter Cain discovered a chalybeate spring. Dudley North, 3rd Baron North, discovered the chalybeate spring at Tunbridge Wells in 1606. The area in the south of the parish has several chalybeate springs. The ore field was evidently the source of the iron oxide in the chalybeate waters. The present city grew out of a resort centered on a local chalybeate spring. Water from the well is rich in chalybeate. Joe Blanton was born in Nashville, Tennessee, but grew up in Chalybeate, Kentucky. The economy of the town no longer depends on the chalybeate spring. Further up the park there is a Chalybeate Spring. Larchhill Well was a chalybeate well located on Old Well Road near Wellwoodhead Cottage.