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Paradise Rediscovered?

La Grange’s Once-Famous, Long Forgotten, Blue Hole Swimming Spot Could Become ‘Holy Water Hotel’

  • Paradise Rediscovered?
    Paradise Rediscovered?
  • Paradise Rediscovered?
    Paradise Rediscovered?
  • Paradise Rediscovered?
    Paradise Rediscovered?
  • Paradise Rediscovered?
    Paradise Rediscovered?
The “Blue Hole” outside La Grange saw its first baptism in more than a half century on Saturday, Nov. 20. Some local folks may remember the spot as a popular swimming hole during their youths. Before automobiles, the spot served as a watering hole on an old stagecoach route. It also hosted baptisms for many local churches that practiced the full immersion ritual. Howard Konetzky recently sold…

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