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Abita Springs is a town in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,957 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.7 km² (4.1 mi²), all land.

• The Abita Brewing Company -- In 1986, Abita Brewing Company was established as a microbrewery, and in 1994 they added a brew pub & restaurant. Abita's beer is brewed with the pure water of the artesian wells in Abita Springs.
• The UCM Museum Pronounced "you see 'em", and also known as the "Abita Mystery House" is an Abita Springs tourist attraction. The museum features an eclectic collection of antiques (particularly electronics and arcade games) and dozens of examples of proprietor John Preble's folk art, which ranges from the whimsical to the macabre. (read more . . . )