Berkeley Springs Baths
Posted by: 
flyingmoose
N 39° 37.633 W 078° 13.744
17S E 737824 N 4390052
Located east of the center of town where the spa is located.
Waymark Code: WMVVG
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2006
Views: 42
Berkeley Springs Baths
One of the oldest spas in South, warm
mineral spring waters first used by
Native Americans for reputed healing
powers. Frequently visited by George
Washington. Land granted to Virginia
by Lord Fairfax in 1776, but used as
a health resort since 1750's. Now a
state park, it ranks among nation's
oldest resorts. Mineral waters, 74.3°F,
fed from numerous nearby springs
at nearly 1,000 gallons per minute.
Marker Title: Berkeley Springs Baths
Marker Location: Berkeley Springs
County or Independent City: Morgan
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Number: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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