Rock Spring Park
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dukemartin
N 40° 36.892 W 080° 33.575
17T E 537254 N 4496098
Named for natural spring used by George Washington.
Waymark Code: WMXQNR
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2018
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Rock Spring Park
Named for natural springs reputedly used by George Washington. Donated in 1857 for picnics and prize fights. Developed in 1897 as amusement park served by streetcar and boat attracting 15-20 thousand daily. Included dance pavilions, shooting gallerys, bowling, theatre and music hall, boating and bathing, and Scenic Railway. Automobile and changing social customs led to disuse and sale by 1970s.
Marker Number: None on sign
Marker Title: Rock Spring Park
Marker Location: South/East of Rt 2
County or Independent City: Chester, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginai Department of Culture and History, 1980
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