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

Spring House

 
 
Spring House Marker image. Click for full size.
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. Marker 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.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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); Battle of Bulltown (within shouting distance of this marker); McCauley Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulltown / Bulltown Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); Skirmish at Salt Lick Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napier.
 
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Spring House Marker image. Click for full size.
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 68 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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