Near Lafayette in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Montgomery White Sulphur Springs

Photographed By Kevin W., November 24, 2007

1. Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Marker

Inscription. Near here stood Montgomery White Sulphur Springs, popular resort area of 19th century America. During the Civil War the resort was converted into a military hospital staffed by Catholic nuns. Several hundred victims of smallpox including nurses and soldiers are buried nearby. The Southern Historical Society was reorganized here in August, 1873, when Jefferson Davis delivered the principal address.

Erected 1971 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number KG-12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 37° 14.353′ N, 80° 13.513′ W. Marker is near Lafayette, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Northbound Rest Area (U.S. 81 at milepost 129), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elliston VA 24087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bow String Arch Truss (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Bowstring” Truss Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County / Roanoke County

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(approx. 1.8 miles away); Fort Vause (approx. 5.1 miles away); American Revolution on the Frontier (approx. 6.2 miles away); Fort Lewis (approx. 6.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Lewis (approx. 6.3 miles away); Colonial Mansion Site (approx. 6.4 miles away).

Wide view of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 19, 2011

2. Wide view of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Marker

Night View of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., November 24, 2007

3. Night View of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,403 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 20, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.