Napier in Braxton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Spring House

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 27, 2021

1. Spring House Marker

Inscription. The main purpose of the spring house, which was built over a natural spring, was to provide a family with fresh, sanitary drinking water. The water was either pumped or dipped by hand, as needed.
The spring house was also a source of refrigeration, keeping the farm's eggs, butter, milk, and other dairy products fresh.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 38° 47.561′ N, 80° 33.687′ W. Marker is in Napier, West Virginia, in Braxton County. It is on Millstone Run Road. Located on the grounds of the Bulltown Historic Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 799 Millstone Run Rd, Napier WV 26631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cunningham Farmstead (a few steps from this marker); Coal-and-Wood House (a few steps from this marker); Cunningham House (a few steps from this marker); Food Cellar (a few steps from this marker); Granary (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Bulltown (within shouting distance of this marker); Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia’s Early Transportation (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napier.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 27, 2021

2. Spring House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.