White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Old White

1858 - 1922

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 26, 2009

1. The Old White Marker

The Old White Hotel was demolished in 1922 and The Greenbrier was expanded.

Inscription.
Here stood a famous hostelry affectionately known as
The Old White
Once the pride of the Old Dominion
Whose gracious hospitality, beautiful surroundings and healing waters gained national renown and made it the object of many a pilgrimage.
Here gathered from the north and south great generals, famous statesmen and philanthropists, lovely ladies and reigning bells "who left upon the silent shore of memory images and precious thoughts that shall not die, and cannot be destroyed".

Erected 1940 by The Greenbrier.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 37° 47.223′ N, 80° 18.562′ W. Marker is in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 60. Marker is on the grounds of The Greenbrier. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Sulphur Springs WV 24986, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Greenbrier Clinic and Project Greek Island (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); President's Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Springhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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a different marker also named The Springhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tennis and the Outdoor Swimming Pool (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kate's Mountain (approx. ¼ mile away); White Sulphur (approx. ¼ mile away); Katherine Johnson (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Sulphur Springs.

Also see . . . The Old White - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History website entry (Submitted on January 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Old White Marker with The Greenbrier behind. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, March 26, 2009

2. The Old White Marker with The Greenbrier behind.

The Greenbrier image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 26, 2009

3. The Greenbrier

Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1990

Source of White Sulphur Springs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 26, 2009

4. Source of White Sulphur Springs

Wealthy landowners vacationed at The Greenbrier to take the healing waters from this spring.

President's Cottage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 26, 2009

5. President's Cottage

Several US Presidents vacationed at the Greenbrier and stayed in this cottage.

President's Cottage Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 26, 2009

6. President's Cottage Plaque

Built 1835
Restored 1930

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 22, 2014

7. The Old White Marker

The Old White Marker image. Click for more information.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 22, 2014

8. The Old White Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,345 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 7, 8. submitted on July 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.