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

White Sulphur

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, March 26, 2009

1. White Sulphur Marker Side A

Inscription.
Large Federal fish hatcheries are located here. A mile east on Howard's Creek the armies of North and South fought in 1863. At "Oakhurst" three miles north the first golf club in America was organized in 1884.

Twelve Presidents, from "Old Hickory" Jackson to Woodrow Wilson, have been among the noted guests at the mineral springs where for nearly two centuries world society has made rendezvous. Shrine to General Robert E. Lee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 37° 47.186′ N, 80° 18.295′ W. Marker is in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is on U.S. 60, on the left when traveling west. Marker is opposite the entrance to The Greenbrier. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Sulphur Springs WV 24986, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the Southern Coalfields.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kate's Mountain (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Katherine Johnson (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Greenbrier Clinic and Project Greek Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old White (approx. ¼ mile away); President's Cottage (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Springhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Springhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tennis and the Outdoor Swimming Pool (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Sulphur Springs.

White Sulphur Marker Side B image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, March 26, 2009

2. White Sulphur Marker Side B

White Sulphur Marker across from entrance to The Greenbrier image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, March 27, 2009

3. White Sulphur Marker across from entrance to The Greenbrier

White Sulphur Springs Train Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, March 27, 2009

4. White Sulphur Springs Train Station

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,750 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on April 4, 2026, by Mark P. Brock-Cancellieri of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.