Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Berkeley Springs Baths

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 28, 2008

1. Berkeley Springs Baths Marker

Inscription. One of oldest spas in South, warm mineral spring waters first used by Native Americans for reputed healing powers. Frequently visited by George Washington. Land granted to Virginia by Lord Fairfax in 1776, but used as a health resort since 1750s. Now a state park, it ranks among nation's oldest resorts. Mineral waters, 74.3°F fed from numerous nearby springs at nearly 1,000 gallons per minute.

Erected 2001 by West Virginia Celebration 2000 & West Virginia Division of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 39° 37.63′ N, 78° 13.735′ W. Marker is in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker can be reached from Fairfax Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in State Park near the museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berkeley Springs WV 25411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Berkeley Springs Sanitarium (here, next to this marker); Roman Bathhouse and Museum of the Berkeley Springs (a few steps from this marker); Morgan County Court House Stone

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Berkeley Springs State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Whiting / Angus McDonald / Jane and Katherine Dalton / Angus McDonald (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Centennial Time Capsule (about 300 feet away); Richard Graham (about 300 feet away); Streetscapes Goes Green (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley Springs.

Berkeley Springs Baths image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 28, 2008

2. Berkeley Springs Baths

George Washington's Bath Tub (1748) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 28, 2008

3. George Washington's Bath Tub (1748)

George Washington's Tub image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 28, 2008

4. George Washington's Tub

Original Lord Fairfax Spring image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 28, 2008

5. Original Lord Fairfax Spring

Swimming Pool fed by spring water. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 28, 2008

6. Swimming Pool fed by spring water.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,241 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.