White Sulphur Springs, Resort city in southeastern West Virginia, United States
White Sulphur Springs is a small town in the Allegheny Mountains of southeastern West Virginia, known for its mineral springs and the large resort nearby. Main Street runs parallel to the railroad tracks and passes through the historic downtown with shops and older buildings dating from the 19th century.
Settlers arrived in the area around 1750 and discovered the mineral springs in the 1770s, which turned the place into a popular health resort. The large resort was founded in the early 19th century and remained a gathering spot for visitors from across the country for generations.
The local spring gave the place its name and still reminds visitors of the time when people traveled here for the sulfur-rich water. Many streets and buildings carry names that refer to the healing properties of the water.
The train station sits right at the entrance to the large resort and is served by Amtrak trains three times a week. Downtown is small enough to explore on foot, and most shops are located along Main Street.
Beneath the large resort, a secret bunker for Congress was built during the Cold War and remained hidden until the 1990s. This bunker was completely concealed behind false walls and doors and could have housed hundreds of lawmakers in an emergency.
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