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

President's Cottage

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 8, 2015

1. President's Cottage Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1834-1835
by Stephen Henderson
First Summer White House
Occupied by
Martin Van Buren
John Tyler
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren, the Former U.S. Presidents: #10 John Tyler, the Former U.S. Presidents: #13 Millard Fillmore, the Former U.S. Presidents: #14 Franklin Pierce, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan series lists.

Location. 37° 47.302′ N, 80° 18.706′ W. Marker is in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. Marker can be reached from W. Main Street (U.S. 60). On the grounds of the Greenbrier Hotel. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Springhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Springhouse (about 400

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feet away); Tennis and the Outdoor Swimming Pool (about 600 feet away); The Old White (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Greenbrier Clinic and Project Greek Island (approx. ¼ mile away); Kate's Mountain (approx. 0.4 miles away); White Sulphur (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dry Creek Battle (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Sulphur Springs.

President's Cottage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 8, 2015

2. President's Cottage

President's Cottage Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 8, 2015

3. President's Cottage Plaque

Presidents' Cottage
Built 1835
Restored 1930

President's Cottage Interior Stairs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, July 8, 2015

4. President's Cottage Interior Stairs

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.