Old Sulphur Spring
N 38° 41.073 W 080° 22.736
17S E 554017 N 4281954
A sign telling of what occurred near this rest stop for water.
Waymark Code: WMHN06
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2013
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Old Sulphur Spring
Favorite gathering site for Jerry's Run and nearby residents during late 1800s ~ early 1900s; as well as rest stop for tired travelers for refreshing sulphur water. Nearby, a brief Civil War skirmish in 1862 resulted in killing of Confederate James McCray. Nearby, Jerry's Run one ~ room school operated, 1884 ~ 1950s. Site of Anderson family reunions in 1920s ~ 1930s.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Old Sulphur Spring
Marker Location: West side of Rt 20.
County or Independent City: Hacker Valley, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Division of Archives and History, 2002
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