Buffalo Junction in Mecklenburg County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Buffalo Springs
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
1. Buffalo Springs Marker
Between 1817 and 1949, nearby Buffalo Springs hosted guests from across the country, promising good health from its mineral waters. The springs prospered after Thomas F. Goode (1825-1905) acquired ownership in 1874, improved the resort, and promoted the lithia water from Spring No. 2 as a cure-all. The resort boasted hotels, cabins, golf, bowling, horseback riding, tennis, dancing, and meals with spring water. Although the resort and the bottling of "Buffalo Lithia Water" eventually declined, the sale of water continued until 1949. In 1950, the site was acquired for the John H. Kerr Reservoir, which periodically inundates the property.
Erected 2006 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number UL-7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Natural Resources • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 36° 38.75′ N, 78° 39.715′ W. Marker is in Buffalo Junction, Virginia, in Mecklenburg County. Marker is on Highway Fifty Eight (U.S. 58) near Buffalo Springs Road (Virginia Route 767), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Buffalo Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Buffalo Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Buffalo Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mecklenburg County / Halifax County (approx. 2.3 miles away); Charlotte County / Mecklenburg County (approx. 5.6 miles away); Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); Prestwould Plantation (approx. 5.7 miles away); Patrick Robert “Parker” Sydnor (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo Junction.
Also see . . . Buffalo Springs Archaeological District. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 10, 2021.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
2. US Rt 58 & Buffalo Springs Rd
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
3. Buffalo Springs Historic Site
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 984 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
