White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia (WV), a community in Greenbrier County, was incorporated in 1909 though it had long been named by settlers for the clarity of its largest spring, the White Sulphur Spring, now enclosed in a domed spring house on the grounds of The Greenbrier. The community is located on Howard Creek, a tributary of the Greenbrier River, at the junction of Dry Creek.
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History
Long a retreat and hotel lodging destination, White Sulphur Springs was formerly known as Dry Creek and is also known colloquially as the "Spa City." The Greenbrier, a popular resort since the late 1800s, is the community's largest employer. Master-planned vacation communities have developed around the resort.
Parks & Public Recreation
Greenbrier State Forest is located approximately six miles southwest of the community, and the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington & Jefferson National Forests approach it on the north and east, respectively.
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Location
White Sulphur Springs is located on highways US-60 and WV-92 on the I-64 expressway approximately 10 miles east of Lewisburg, West Virginia, and 20 miles west of Covington, Virginia.
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Regional Information
White Sulphur Springs is located in the Greenbrier Valley Region in southeastern West Virginia.
