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OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

OVERVIEW One of the most remarkable collections of historic structures in West Virginia, Salt Sulphur Springs is the centerpiece of the Salt Sulphur Springs National Historic District in Monroe County, West Virginia. One of the best-known healing spring resorts in the southeastern U.S., it attracted thousands of guests annually before and after the Civil War, including dignitaries such as presidents Monroe, Madison, and Van Buren. In 1862, it was a headquarters for the Army of the Confederacy. In its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the property was declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone in West Virginia, imbued with "a strong sense of place and time when Salt Sulphur ranked as a leading resort in the Upper South". ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS On National Register of Historic Places Declared to be one of the largest pre-Civil War groupings of native stone buildings in West Virginia Rehabilitation Grants and Tax Credits Legacy historic mineral springs resort dating to circa 1816 Six buildings on the property: The Salt (old stone hotel), The Salt Cottages (2), Stone Chapel, Stone Spring House, Stone Bathhouse The Salt Stone Chapel will be included in the sale at a price to be determined 1/2 mile frontage on Indian Creek Three famous springs on property: "Sweet", "Salt Sulphur", and "Iodine" Sweeping views of West Virginia countryside On US-219 Scenic Byway 25 miles from The Greenbrier Resort 25 miles to I-64 at Lewisburg jet airport 38 miles to I-77 at Princeton 50 miles to Blacksburg, Va. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.570919(N), -80.571051(W) Address: 2 Salt Sulphur Lane, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1801 ft. to 1948 ft. +/- Driving Times Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 5 minutes Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Charleston, WV: 2 hours Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 35 minutes Peterstown: 30 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Union: 5 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Yeager Airport, Charleston, WV: 2 hours Recreation: Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 45 minutes Bluestone State Park: 50 minutes Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour Fountain Springs Golf Course: 25 minutes Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 45 minutes Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 55 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 35 minutes Willow Wood Golf Course: 40 minutes Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 15 minutes HISTORY OF "THE SALT" "If order, abundant and well prepared fare, excellent bedding, quiet and obliging domestics, impartial and gentlemanly efforts to promote health and comfort, have any influence upon public favor, the proprietors of the Salt Sulphur will certainly secure it". - William Burke The history of The Salt Sulphur Springs Resort may most firmly be established in 1802, when a spring on Indian Creek was noted to possess medicinal qualities. In 1805, a second spring was discovered. These became the resorts Sweet Sulphur Spring and Salt Sulphur Spring. As a result of the demand for medicinal spring waters among wealthy Southerners, the springs soon attracted visitors. In 1816, Ervin Benson, who had purchased 500 acres at the site in 1797, hired John Fullen, Sr., of Lexington, Va., to build the first stone building, the present-day Old Stone Hotel. The bathhouse, springhouse, and store building were soon added to meet the demand of an increasing clientele. Benson died before their construction in 1820, when his heirs, brothers-in-law William Erskine and Isaac Caruthers, assumed control of the springs. In 1823, Erskine and Caruthers promoted the resort with an article in a Richmond, Va., newspaper: "Thanking them for their already liberal patronage, they are happy to inform them that they have erected twenty-four new cabins, large and commodious, together with a special dining and ball room, which will add greatly to the comfort and convenience of their company". In 1833, a guest from Massachusetts described the resort as similar and yet more peaceful than the nearby White Sulphur Spring, the present site of The Greenbrier: "The house is admirably kept here, and the food is plentiful fare, and the quiet and comfort are a striking contrast to the White Sulphur". In 1838, construction commenced on what would become the largest building on the property, the Erskine House. It contained 72 guest rooms and quarters for the many slaves who accompanied patrons. By the outbreak of the Civil War, the springs had become one of the chief resorts on a circuit that included nearby Red Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, and Old Sweet Springs. Wealthy patrons, most notably from lowland Virginia and the Carolinas, would travel from spring to spring throughout the summer to escape the oppressive heat. In 1862, General Albert Jenkins commandeered the springs as headquarters for the Eighth Virginia Calvary of the Confederate States Army. Caruthers had died in 1853, and Erskine died in 1863, and little is known of its operation as a resort during that period. In 1878, after several unsuccessful attempts to restore operations, John Connell of Richmond purchased the property and, by 1880, was able to accommodate 300 guests. In 1882, Colonel J.W.M. Appleton, of Boston, Mass., was hired as resort manager and brought a spirit of what may be termed a"Yankee initiative" to the operation. He established a telegraph and a stage line to a station on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and activity recovered until 1916 when Appleton was gored by a bull near the Salt Sulphur Springs store. Following Appletons death, operations at the springs became sporadic. The demand for spas had waned, and in 1936, its existence as a resort ended. In 1963, Dr. Ward Wylie, who had operated the Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, purchased the property as a home. Wylie died in 1970, and from then until 2023, his daughter, Betty Jacqueline "Betty Jack" Farmer, lived on the property. "THE SALT" HOTEL Built between 1816 and 1820, this two-story edifice of native limestone is the most prominent building on the property. This grand structure is reminiscent of the era of Southern mansions and resorts of the antebellum. The Salt Resort Hotel has, in recent years, been used as a private residence for the Farmer Family. The downstairs today includes a large modern household kitchen that blends in with the parlor, which includes the original fireplace and mantle. A staircase is located on both ends of the hotel to access the upstairs bedrooms and the presidential suite. The grand ballroom fills the majority of the downstairs. The grand ballroom features a tall ceiling height, and the Musicians Gallery box is situated in the far right corner of the room. Access to the Musicians Gallery is from the southern staircase of the building. Also at the south end of the hotel are the grand entrance foyer and staircase. A half bath is located beneath the stairs. On the east end of the building, a smaller wing may predate the main hotel building. A two-story portico with seven columns may have been built during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. The second floor includes the Salt Library on the left side of the hallway, a bathroom suite, and hotel rooms A and B. The right side of the hall includes the presidential suite and bath, as well as hotel rooms C and D. The hotels basement level has not been utilized or repaired for many years. The original registration counter has been relocated to the basement. The Salt Sulphur Springs Hotel is awaiting the new loving owner to restore this trophy property to its full splendor of the bygone days of the 1800s. Although much work stands to be done, the Salt can be a functioning residence and special event business for the owner and innkeeper while repairs and upgrades are completed in modules. Because the property is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, tax credits and grants for restoration are likely to be available. Exterior dimensions 75' x 34'.6" Covered Breezeway 24' x 34'6" Covered side porch 78'.3" x 10' FIRST FLOOR Eat-in Kitchen 24.1 x 16 The Old Salt Fireside Parlor 24.1 x 16.3 Grand Ballroom 41.8 x 32.3 Foyer 10.4 x 30.7 Half bath 3.8 x 7.5 Mezzanine Landing 10.6 x 4.3 Musicians Gallery 3.11 x 17.2 UPPER LEVEL (Road side) The Salt Hotel Library 13.6 x 12.9 Bath 16.11 x 12.9 - walk-in closet 3.1 x 7.2 Bedroom A 11.5 X 12.9 Bedroom B 11.7 X 12.9 Hall Landing 8.8 x 12.9 UPPER LEVEL (Resort side) Presidential Suite 27.1 x 14.1 - Walk-in closet 3.8 x 10.1 Bedroom C 16.3 x 14.1 Bedroom D 21.4 x 14.1 Hallway 70.9 x 6.8 Hallway Cloakroom 6.2 x 4.9 Bath 8.9 x 14.1 "THE SALT" INKEEPER'S RESIDENCE The Salt Innkeeper's Residence directly adjoins The Salt Hotel but is a stand-alone structure with the same limestone exterior. It is currently not habitable and needs complete interior restoration. The entry-level includes two parlor rooms, a bath suite, and a kitchen. The basement level has a walkout. The second floor includes two large bedrooms, a bath, walk-in closets, and a passage hallway. Exterior dimensions 48.9 x 24 Porch 48.9 x 7.10 Patio deck on roadside 8 x 35 FIRST FLOOR Parlor 21.4 x 20.11 Kitchen 11.5 x 9.10 Dining Area 10 x 9.10 Parlor 10 x 11 Bath 11.1 x 10.8 UPPER LEVEL Primary Bedroom 21.4 X 20.11 Bath 10.11 x 10.2 Bedroom 10.2 x 20.11 Hall 10.11 x 3.10 Storage Room 5.6 x 6.2 Walk-in Closet 5.1 x 6.2 "THE SALT" COTTAGES As the Salt Sulphur Springs Resort gained popularity, five Greek Revival style brick cottages were constructed about 1840. Today, two of the five remain in service at the resort. The two remaining cottages are furnished with sweet water from the main spr

HIGHLIGHTS Commercially valuable timber ready for harvest and immediate cash flow Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 150+ years old All mineral rights the owner has will convey Rich and diverse resident wildlife population Twenty minutes to historic Union, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs and an easy drive to Roanokes jet airport Lewisburg Airport, just a twenty minute drive and provides jet service to Chicago and Dulles Twenty minutes to the world renowned 4-star Greenbrier Resort Dedicated forest trails wind through the property providing access to nearly every area Wildlife program enhances habitat, promotes diversity, promotes health of the resident wildlife developed Surrounded by farms and timber tracts in a nice rural neighborhood Superior access by state maintained paved roads - FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery Cell phone coverage is excellent on the ridges and poorer in the hollows with 5G service Darkest of skies with little light pollution for star-planet gazing & astrophotography Second Creek, stocked with trout, is nearby Timber species include oaks, black walnut, poplar, maple, white pine, and hickories Fur bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum Winged wildlife - eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys and Neotropical songbirds Ideal for recreational activities including shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing Low taxes, low population density LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.697292(N), -80.421206(W) Address: Jones Mountain Road, Caldwell, WV 24925. No 911 specific address is assigned to property without structures. Elevation Range: 2282 ft. to 2513 ft. +/- DEED and TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: DB 219 Pg. 310 less conveyances Monroe County, West Virginia Acreage: 97 acres +/- as residue Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes: Monroe County (32), West Virginia Second Creek District (4) Tax Map 4 Parcel 1; Class 3 2025 Real Estate Taxes: $239.18 BUTTERFLIES The property is an exceptional habitat for all butterflies, especially the Monarch. The monarch is highly dependent on the milkweed plant and will always return to areas rich in milkweed to lay their eggs upon the plant. The milkweed they feed on as caterpillars is actually a poisonous toxin and is stored in their bodies. This is what makes the monarch butterfly taste so terrible to predators. FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES The abundant timber resource, consisting of about 97 acres, is well positioned for current timber income as well as value appreciation over the coming decades. With an attractive species mix, adequate stocking levels, and favorable diameter class distribution, the timber amenity represents a strong component of value to the investor. The property's forest resource is composed of quality Appalachian hardwoods. This timber resource can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue and could be managed to provide cash flow opportunities to offset holding cost and long-term asset appreciation. Capital Timber Value of the timber and pulpwood has not been determined at this time but is considered substantial. The forest's predominately well-drained upland terrain has led to a resource dominated by hardwood species. Overall, the species composition is highly desirable and favors Appalachian hardwood types, consisting of Black Walnut, Sugar Maple, Poplar/Basswood, Red Oak , White Oak/Chestnut Oak, Soft Maple, Hickory, and a host of associated species ( birch, sourwood, black gum, beech). Forest-wide, most stands are fully stocked, providing the next ownership with a great deal of flexibility in shaping their own silvicultural legacy. Stem quality forest-wide can be considered excellent. The property's timber component has been well managed over the years and consists of stands of differing age classes. The predominant timber stand contains 60-120-year-old stems ranging in size of 10-30 dbh. Diameters are well represented across the commercial spectrum with a notable mature size class, as well as abundant pole size timber and growing stock. A few "Heritage Trees" are scattered throughout the forest and old field edges. These ancient trees, some 150+ years old, have withstood the test of time, weathering ice, wind, lightning strikes and fire. The forest is healthy and there are no signs of pest infestations of Gypsy Moth. The Emerald Ash Borer, which has inundated the entire Northeast US, is present and the Ash component has disappeared. The Eastern Hemlock species is affected by the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and will continue to decline. There have been no forest fires in recent memory. The forest floor is home to several types of mushrooms, medicinal plants, wild ginseng, ferns and cool green mosses. Honeybees would do well here, and it would be possible to produce maple syrup from the sugar and red maple trees growing on the property. FOREST FARMING The most common crops are medicinal herbs and mushrooms. Other crops that can be produced include shade-loving native ornamentals, moss, fruit, nuts, other food crops, and decorative materials for crafts. These crops are often referred to as special forest products. Here are some specific examples of crops in each category that are currently being cultivated: Medicinal herbs: Ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, bloodroot, passionflower, and mayapple Mushrooms: Shiitake and oyster mushrooms Native ornamentals: Rhododendrons and dogwood Moss: Log or sheet moss Fruit: Pawpaws, currants, elderberries, and lowbush blueberries Nuts: Black walnuts, hazelnuts, hickory nuts, and beechnuts Other food crops: Ramps (wild leeks), maple syrup, and honey Plants used for decorative purposes, dyes, and crafts: Galax, princess pine, white oak, pussy willow branches in the spring, holly, bittersweet, and bloodroot and ground pine (Lycopodium) CARBON SEQUESTRATION The property is a tremendous producer of Oxygen and capturing Carbon. Carbon Sequestration is the act of processing carbon dioxide through sinks and stores and releasing them into the atmosphere as oxygen. The vigorously growing forest is sequestering thousands of tons of Carbon Dioxide each per year and producing thousands of tons of Oxygen as well. WILDLIFE The mixture of mature hardwoods, white pine, and abundant water create the perfect wildlife habitat. The "edge effect" created between, the forest, streams, and neighboring farm fields is textbook habitat for the resident wildlife. The edges create long wildlife food plots. The hardwood trees produce tons of hard mast including acorns, black walnuts, hickory nuts, and beech nuts. As importantly is the supply of soft mast consisting of pokeweed berries, blackberries, wild strawberries, hawthorn berries, dogwood berries, wild cherries, locust pods, sumac berries, Black Gum berries, blackhaw berries, and more. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, squirrel, raccoon, fox and many species of songbirds, owls, and raptors make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife, due in part, as there has been little hunting pressure for many years. The streams are a major contributor to the local ecosystem richness and diversity for both plants and animals. The streams create a water supported community with a wide variety of plants and wildlife. The creeks create a food web, provide shelter for wildlife, and stabilize the banks. The associated plant life includes rushes, sedges, cattails, duckweed, bee balm and algae. There are many animals that live in the water and around the edges of the creek including raccoons, opossums, turtles, salamanders, newts, crayfish, muskrat, bull frogs, and redwing blackbirds. Of course, there is the insect and microscopic world including butterflies, dragonflies, water skaters, water beetles, damselflies, tadpoles and various insect larvae. WATER A dashed blueline stream runs through the eastern portion of the large tract of land for nearly mile. Another dashed blueline stream runs through the portion of the large tract located at the highway for a short distance. Those intermittent streams should have regular water flow, especially during periods of rainfall and snow melt. MINERAL RESOURCES All rights the owner has in title will convey with the property. BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. UTILITIES Water: A well could be drilled Sewer: A private septic system could be installed Electricity: Nearby Telephone: Nearby Internet: Frontier or satellite providers: Starlink, HughesNet Cellphone Coverage: Excellent on ridges and spotty at lower elevations. Some carriers have better than other. ACCESS/FRONTAGE 30 rights of way for the purposes of ingress and egress have been reserved in outsale deeds. ZONING There is currently no county zoning in Monroe County. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Monroe County Health Department for answers regarding installation of septic systems and water wells. Further information on county zoning may be answered by contacting the Monroe County Commission. PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY The large tract of property has been used as forestland. (This summary is an estimation of current property use as determined from aerial photography. It is made subject to the estimation of property boundaries and any errors in the interpretation of land use type from the aerial photography utilized.) RECREATION The property offers unparalleled recreational opportunities. Numerous soft recreational activities are anchored by the proximity to the Second Creek, Greenbrier River, New River, Bluestone Lake, Lake Moomaw, Lake Anna, Bluestone River, and Summersville Lake.

OVERVIEW Turkey Creek Forest is a hidden gem in the beautiful mountains of Wild Wonderful West Virginia. Along beautiful Turkey Creek lies this 82 +/- acre wooded property, with trails for ATV riding, beautiful mountain vistas and amazing home or cabin sites. Suited for the forever home or cabin for a recreational getaway, you dont want to miss this opportunity for privacy and seclusion, in the mountains of West Virginia. HIGHLIGHTS Located on the waters of Turkey Creek A nice mix of terrain 82 +/- acres by deed and surveys Excellent hunting and wildlife viewing Tremendous opportunity for cabins or dream homes ATV, UTV the entire property Historic Union is only a 15-minute drive No deed restrictions Low property taxes LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.538344(N), -80.550056(W) Address: Willow Bend Road, Union, WV 24983; No 911 address is assigned to property without structures. Elevation Range: 1847 ft. to 2459 ft. +/- Driving Times (approximate) Towns: Union: 15 minutes Peterstown: 35 minutes Alderson: 45 minutes Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 55 minutes Princeton: 55 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 10 minutes Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 1 hour Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 10 minutes Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 30 minutes Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 15 minutes Recreation: Golf - Fountain Springs Golf Course: 30 minutes Golf - Pipestem Resort State Park: 1 hour 15 minutes Golf - Willow Wood Country Club Golf Course: 50 minutes Lake - Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 1 hour Lake - Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills: 35 minutes Nature Trail - Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 50 minutes Skiing - Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 10 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 50 minutes State Park - Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour 10 minutes State Park - Bluestone State Park, Hinton: 1 hour State Park - Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills: 35 minutes State Park - Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 1 hour 15 minutes TIMBER / FOREST RESOURCES The timber at Turkey Creek Forest adds a great deal of value to this property. The abundant hardwood timber resource is a composite of high-quality Appalachian Hardwoods. This beautiful property was last select harvested about 30 years ago. This well-maintained timber resource can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership. Capital timber value of the timber and pulpwood has not yet been determined at this time. The forest has predominantly well-drained upland terrain which has led to a resource dominated by hardwood species. Overall, the species compensation is highly desirable and favors Appalachian hardwood types, consisting primarily of black walnut, sugar maple, Poplar, Basswood, Red Oak groups, White Oak and Chestnut Oak, Soft Maple, Hickory, and a host of associated species. WILDLIFE Turkey Creek Forest has an abundant wildlife population, including turkey, bear, and whitetail deer. The wild population is particularly impressive. The mixture of mature forest and emerging forest, and old farm fields, coupled with an abundant water supply, create the perfect wildlife habitat. The hardwood forest produced tons of acorns, hickory nuts, beechnuts and black walnut. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, squirrels, raccoons, fox and many species of songbirds and raptors make up the resident wildlife population. Turkey Creek both fosters aquatic plant life and creates a water-supported community with a wide variety of wildlife. The plant life associated with the creek area includes rushes, sedges, cattails, duckweed, and algae. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife as there has been wildlife management practices in place for many years. HUNTERS PARADISE Turkey Creek Forest is an awesome hunters' paradise and a great recreational property. The property is surrounded by farm and corn fields which are the stuff that lead to the hunters' dream spot. The property shares a common border with Turkey Creek, and with the abundance of Hickory White Oak, Red Oak, a habitat is created for large and small game. The year-round water source of Turkey Creek and the surrounding aquatic plant life create a water supported community with a wide variety of wildlife. Some of the margin of the creek supporting the aquatic food web, provide shelter for wildlife, and stabilize the shores of the stream. There are many animals that live in the water and around the edge of the spring fed creek including raccoons, possums, Blue Heron, turtles, salamanders, crayfish, bullfrog, Hawks and Red Wing Birds. The property has a mixture of hardwood species. The Edge effect created between the creeks, hollows, ridges, rock out-croppings, and forest are textbook habitat benefiting all of the resident wildlife. The hardwood forest provides an essential nutrients source and produces tons of hardwood mask including acorns, hickory nuts, beechnut, and black walnut. Soft Mass includes sage horn, black cherry, tulip poplar seeds, maple seeds, autumn olive berries and blackberries. Whitetail deer, black bear, wild turkey, squirrels, rabbits, bobcats, raccoons, fox and many species of song birds and raptors makeup the resident wildlife population. WATER RESOURCES Turkey Creek, a blueline stream, runs along a portion of the northeastern property boundary. The creek should have regular water flow, especially during periods of rainfall and snow melt. MINERAL RESOURCES West Virginia is one of the states in the US that has two ownership titles, those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. All rights the owner has will convey with the property. A mineral title search could be conducted by a title attorney at the same time when the surface title search is being conducted. BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY The property has a plat that was prepared in September 2023. A portion of the northeastern property boundary runs with a county road. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. UTILITIES Water: A well would need to be drilled Sewer: A private septic system would need to be installed Electricity: Electric lines run alongside the county road Telephone: Frontier Communications landline service is located nearby Internet: Starlink and possibility cellular might be available Cellphone Coverage: Fair; Varies by carrier ACCESS/FRONTAGE There is a non-exclusive right of way for purposes of ingress and egress being 20-feet wide on the property's southeastern side. A portion of the northeastern property boundary runs with a county road near Turkey Creek. Several interior roads/trails of various condition reach much of the forest. ZONING There is currently no county zoning in Monroe County. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Monroe County Health Department for answers regarding installation of septic systems and water wells. Further information on county zoning may be answered by contacting the Monroe County Commission. PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY Forestland now covers most of this property while containing some small open areas. There are indications that some areas once were fields. (This summary is an estimation of current property use as determined from aerial photography. It is made subject to the estimation of property boundaries and any errors in the interpretation of land use type from the aerial photography utilized.)

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of West Virginia, this recreational tract in Monroe County offers a rare opportunity to enjoy seclusion, adventure, and natural beauty all in one place. Spanning a diverse landscape, the property features a well-established network of ATV and UTV trails that make exploring its ridges and hollows a breeze. Multiple seasonal springs enhance its charm, providing water features and adding to its appeal for wildlife habitat.For those looking to build, the land offers several potential homesites, including a level open area framed by mature hardwoods. An off-grid cabin in need of TLC already sits here, providing a head start for anyone who wants to create a rustic retreat or hunting base camp. Whether you envision building a private getaway, a hunting lodge, or a recreational homestead, the possibilities are wide open.This tract is a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife is abundant, with excellent opportunities for hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's proximity to thousands of acres of Jefferson National Forest expands those hunting opportunities even further, while also giving direct access to the world-renowned Appalachian Trail for hiking, backpacking, and exploring.Despite its secluded setting, the property is only about 10 miles from the charming town of Union, WV, where you'll find local conveniences, dining, and small-town hospitality. Here, you can enjoy the best of both worldsprivacy and off-grid living with access to outdoor recreation at your doorstep, all within a short drive to town.Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting property, or a recreational escape, this Monroe County tract checks all the boxes. Land Specialist Bryan Thompson is ready to give you a tour. Give him a call today.

Perched atop the flat ridge of Peters Mountain at nearly 3,700 feet in elevation, this 15.33-acre property offers the kind of views that stop you in your trackspanoramic, million-dollar vistas in every direction. Located near the West VirginiaVirginia border, the land directly adjoins the Jefferson National Forest, providing seamless access to thousands of acres of protected wilderness for hunting, hiking and exploration. Additional access to the national forest is available from the Virginia side as well.This unique ridge-top setting combines seclusion, beauty and recreation. The high elevation and cool mountain air make it a perfect retreat, whether you're looking for a basecamp, a family getaway, or a private hunting destination. Wildlife abounds and the area is known for excellent whitetail deer, wild turkey and black bear hunting.The property includes two single-wide homes, one of which has recently been completey remodeled providing modern conveniences and a cozy escape. A large metal building provides secure storage for your ATV, UTV, tractor, or other equipmentessential for managing your mountain escape.With national forest out your back door, no HOA, and year-round access, this is a rare opportunity to own a high-elevation ridge property with unbeatable views and direct recreational access. Whether you're drawn to the solitude of the mountains or the thrill of the hunt, this place delivers.