Near White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Greenbrier County / Virginia
Greenbrier County. Formed, 1778, from Botetourt and Montgomery. Named for the river which drains it. This county had many pioneer forts and saw many bloody Indian battles. Here are the world-famed White Sulphur and other mineral springs.
Virginia. Named for Queen Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen of England. Site of the first permanent English settlement, 1607, in America. Virginia was one of the 13 original colonies and birthplace of eight United States presidents.
Erected 2012 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 37° 46.736′ N, 80° 13.671′ W. Marker is near White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. Marker is on Kanawha Trail (West Virginia Route 311) 0.3 miles south of Exit 183 (Interstate 64), on the right. Exit 183 is an incomplete exit. You can only exit eastbound. The return is westbound. When approaching from the west, continue to the next exit and return east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Sulphur Springs WV 24986, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alleghany County Va. / West Virginia (a few steps from this marker in Virginia); West Virginia / Alleghany County, Virginia (approx. 3.1 miles away in Virginia); "Oakhurst" Golf Club (approx. 3˝ miles away); Dry Creek Battle (approx. 3˝ miles away); The Battle of White Sulphur (approx. 3.6 miles away); Katherine Johnson (approx. 4.2 miles away); White Sulphur (approx. 4.2 miles away); Kate's Mountain (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Sulphur Springs.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.