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

Boiler Spring

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

1. Boiler Spring Marker

Inscription. The Boiler Spring's naturally hot mineral waters have made The Homestead internationally renowned as a Spa Resort since 1766. These clear waters emerge from deep beneath the earth, flowing constantly at 105° F year-round, and have been greatly favored for their "curative" powers. In 1832 Dr. Thomas Goode began to direct these waters into pool houses through underground pipes made of hollowed-out chestnut logs. This natural, thermal spring water continues to be conveyed underground to our historic spa, where it provides today's Homestead guests with the very same absolute relaxation that was described by a noted physician in 1867 as "exceeding all expectation."

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° 59.868′ N, 79° 49.747′ 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.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 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: Hot Sulphur Spring (a few steps from this marker); Dr. William E. Skelton (a few steps from this marker); The Casino (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Course (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hole 1 (about 300 feet away); The Homestead (about 400 feet away); The Omni Homestead (about 500 feet away); American Gynecological Society

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

2. Boiler Spring Marker

(about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

3. Boiler Spring Marker

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

4. Boiler Spring Marker

The Homestead Resort image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2025

5. 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 49 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.