Red Sulphur Springs
Inscription
Site of a popular resort hotel, built in 1832. Water from the springs was reputed to have curative value. Hotel was used as a military hospital during Civil War. Last owner was Levi P. Morton, vice-president under Benjamin Harrison.
Location
AddressRed Sulphur Springs, WV 12
CityRed Sulphur Springs
CountyMonroe
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.561100, -80.531600
Sources
More markers in Monroe
Monroe County/West Virginia (Monroe County)
Peterstown, WV
Formed in 1799 from Greenbrier.
Monroe County/West Virginia (Monroe County)
Formed in 1799 from Greenbrier.
Monroe County/Summers County
Formed in 1799 from Greenbrier.
Big Lime
The Greenbrier Limestone, which outcrops along U. S. Route 219 between here and Renick, is the "Big Lime" of the driller.
Salt Sulphur
Opened as a resort in 1820.