Rock Springs Park, Former amusement park in Chester, West Virginia, United States.
Rock Springs Park covered 170 acres of land near the Ohio River, featuring multiple attractions and entertainment facilities for residents and visitors.
The park operated from 1897 to 1970, starting as Rock Springs Grove before J.E. McDonald transformed it into an entertainment destination.
The location held special meaning for Archaic Indians who considered the area a sacred hunting ground 4,000 years before the park's establishment.
The land was cleared in 1974 to make way for U.S. Route 30 and the construction of the Jennings Randolph Bridge.
The mineral springs that gave the park its name remain accessible today, preserving a natural element of this former entertainment venue.
Location: West Virginia
GPS coordinates: 40.61280,-80.56280
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:24
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Jennings Randolph Bridge
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Godwin-Knowles House
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Homer Laughlin House
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First National Bank
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Chester Bridge
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