Hot Springs in Bath County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Hot Sulphur Spring

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

1. Hot Sulphur Spring Marker

Inscription. The crystal waters of this natural mineral spring are actually warm, rather than hot as its name suggests. They flow constantly at 97° F, and enjoy a mild sulphur content, which made them popular for both bathing and as a drinking spring. From the earliest recorded uses of springs in America, through the early 20th century, physicians routinely advised patients to drink certain types of waters, as well as soak in them. Although consuming warm sulphur water is no longer popular, this spring house will help you enjoy the heritage of Taking the Waters at The Homestead, a tradition that began in 1766.

Erected by Omni Homestead Resort.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.

Location. 37° 59.866′ N, 79° 49.737′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Virginia, in Bath County. It can be reached from the intersection of Sam Snead Highway (U.S. 220) and Main Street, on the left when traveling south. The Marker is located on the grounds of the Omni Homestead Resort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs VA 24445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley,

in the Alleghany Highlands,

and specifically in the Potomac Highlands.

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 Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boiler Spring (a few steps from this marker); Dr. William E. Skelton (within shouting distance of this marker); The Casino (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Course (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hole 1 (about 400 feet away); The Homestead (about 400 feet away); The Omni Homestead (about 500 feet away); American Gynecological Society (about 700 feet away).

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

2. Hot Sulphur Spring Marker

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

3. Hot Sulphur Spring Marker

The Homestead Resort image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

4. The Homestead Resort

The Marker is located on the grounds of the Omni Homestead Resort.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.