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Junction of the Anthony's Creek Road and the James River and Kanawha Turnpike 'now route 60' where Averell's force met Patton's brigade in a head on collision. This was the scene of the fiercest fighting; the road in the center was filled with the dead and wounded.  Photo taken about 1912 is from Mac Corkle's 'White Sulphur Springs. See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'West Virginia in the Civil War.'

1. Junction Where Battle Between Averell and Patton Took Place

'The Greenbrier, famed resort hotel, draws guests to White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. from all over the world.'

2. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

An ink etching of the Greenbrier (Old White Sulphur Springs) in Lewisburg, West Virginia as it appeared in 1858. Men and women are shown mingling in the front lawn of the Greenbrier while a horse drawn carriage driver is dropping off several people.

3. Greenbrier (Old White) White Sulphur Springs, Lewisburg, W. Va.

'Marking the site of the famous White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier county, is this famed rotunda. It is located on the grounds of the Greenbrier hotel.'

4. Rotunda on the Grounds of the Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

'North portico of the Greenbrier Hotel, world famed spa and summer White House for many U.S. presidents, at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.'

5. North Portico of the Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

An aerial photograph of Greenbrier and cottages in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

6. Aerial View of Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

'Lee Monument Ball 1938 at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The Riley Dance.'

7. Lee Monument Ball at the Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

The front of the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

8. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

'White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Honorable H.G. Kump, Governor of  the State of West Virginia introduced by Dr. Francis Pendleton Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, unveiled the bust of General Lee, which was modeled by Sculptor J.C. Motto of Cleveland, and Rome, at an impressive ceremony at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, on Monday evening the 27th. The unveiling climaxed the Annual Children's Fancy Dress Ball, which took place in the Grand Ballroom. Sculptor Motto is standing beside the Bust.'

9. Unveiling of the Bust of General Lee at the Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

'The Greenbrier, famed resort hotel, draws guest to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia from all over the world.'

10. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

A group photo of children who participated in the Annual Children's Fancy Dress Ball at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

11. Annual Children's Fancy Dress Ball, Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

12. 61st C. A. Camp, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

61st C.A. Camp at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

13. 61st C.A. Camp, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

14. Sketch of Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

People are dancing at the Old White Fancy Dress Ball 'held annually during Old White Week.'

15. Old White Fancy Dress Ball, Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

People are dancing The Riley. A dance featured each year during the Lee Ball (Lee Week) at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

16. Dancing the 'Riley' during the Lee Ball, the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Interior of a room with a mural in one of the Greenbrier Hotel cottages.

17. Civil War Mural and Interior of Greenbrier Cottage, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Participants and audience for the first annual Greenbrier Music Festival held on the North Lawn of the Greenbrier Hotel.

18. First Annual Greenbrier Music Festival, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

'Colonnade Cottage Panel. General Lee with a number of his generals. The Virginia Room, of the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.'

19. Civil War Mural in Greenbrier Cottage, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

A mural at the Greenbrier Cottages shows a map of the operations of the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac in West Virginia and Virginia, 1861-1865.

20. Civil War Mural in Greenbrier Cottage, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

A mural at the Greenbrier Cottages, depicting General Lee mounted on Traveller, observing the movement of his army.

21. Civil War Mural in Greenbrier Cottage, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Depicting a battle between Confederate Cavalry and Union Infantry.

22. Civil War Mural in Greenbrier Cottage, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

A mural at the Greenbrier Cottages in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia depicting General Lee talking to his officers at a campsite. An officer is partially hiding behind General Lee's horse.

23. Civil War Mural Displayed in Greenbrier Cottage, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

A mural at the Greenbrier Cottages in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia depicting a Civil War battle.

24. Civil War Mural in Greenbrier Cottage, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

During World War II, the Greenbrier was used as a hospital for military casualties. Townspeople are visiting the wounded soldiers and other military personnel at the Greenbrier.

25. Wounded Soldiers at Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Postcard with an aerial view of the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

26. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Postcard of the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

27. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Man stands next to a memorial stone. The stone reads '1858-1922, Here stood a famous hostelry affectionately known as The Old White, once the pride of the Old Dominion, whose gracious hospitality, beautiful surroundings and healing waters gained national renown and made it the object of many a pilgrimage. Here gathered from the North and South great generals, famous statesmen and reigning belles 'who left upon the silent shore of memory images and precious thoughts that shall not die, and cannot be destroyed'. Erected by its successor The Greenbrier, 1940.'

28. Old White Memorial Stone at the Greenbrier Hotel, Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

29. Sketch of the Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

View of the main building, the famous Greenbrier Hotel, successor to the 'Old' White and now Ashford General Hospital. 'military'

30. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

31. Sketch of the Greenbrier Hotel 'Old White' as it Appeared in 1858, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

32. Sketch of White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

33. Aerial View of Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

34. Drawing of a Fox Hunt, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

View of two girls standing on the steps of the Cabell House located on Main Street in White Sulphur Springs. 'The house was once used as a rooming house and small hotel. It was torn down in the late 1960s. Datsun automobile sales lot now on the site.'

35. Cabell House on Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

36. President's Cottage, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

37. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

38. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

39. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

40. Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

41. President's Cottage on Louisiana Row, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

The Greenbrier girls of the present generation enjoying a recreational ride along the trails over looking the Greenbrier Hotel estate at nearby White Sulphur Springs.

42. Greenbrier Girls Horseback Riding, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

A view of Red Sulphur Springs showing the overhead bridge.

43. Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

A distant view of the ruins of Red Sulphur Springs.

44. Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

A view of the Red Sulphur Springs ruins looking down the valley toward Indian Creek.

45. Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

46. Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

47. Unidentified Man Leaning on Stone Wall at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

48. Wooden Steps off a Stone Wall at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

49. Visitors at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

50. Spring and Accomodation Building at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

51. Partial View of the Lawn at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

52. Grand Central Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

53. Erskine House in Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

54. Sun Parlor at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

55. Sun Parlor at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

56. Village of Salt Sulphur Springs from on Top of Hill, Monroe County, W. Va.

57. Two Views of a Creek at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

58. Flood on Lawn at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

Two horses and a carriage parked in front of the Carruthers House.

59. Front of Carruthers House, Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

A view of the spring house at Salt Sulphur Springs.

60. Spring House at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

61. Lawn and Wooden Bridge at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

62. Country Road at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

A drawing of Salt Sulphur Springs.

63. Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

A drawing of Red Sweet Springs.

64. Red Sweet Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

People gathered on the porch and side entrance.

65. Street Scene Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

66. Spring House at Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, W. Va.

67. Dormitory at Salt Sulphur Springs Resort, Monroe County, W. Va.

68. Gazebo Over Pence Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

69. Original Gazebo Built over Pence Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

70. Original Gazebo Built over Pence Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

71. Unidentified Man in front of Salt- Sulphur Well, Webster Springs, W. Va.

72. Court Square and Well, Salt Sulphur Springs, Webster Springs, W. Va.

View of man standing at Salt Sulphur Well after renovation by John McGraw at Webster Springs.

73. Salt Sulphur Spring, Webster Springs, W. Va.

'photo taken pre 1904'

74. Visitors to the Original Addison McGlaughlin Salt Sulphur Well at Webster Springs, W. Va.

'Class name: Cameron, ClassMotto: Play the game, Class Colors: Scarlet and White, Class Flower:  Red and White Carnation, Class Roll:  Mae Virginia Hamrick, Daisy Chapman, Rossie Lee Hammon, Genevieve E. Hines, Lillian E. Dobbins, Dessie M. Miller, M. Ruth Wooddell, Gladys P. Smith, Lennie Hamrick, Pearl O. Miller, Rosalie Criss, Lula Dyer, Harlie V. Bennett, Arden A. Anderson, Richard F. Marsh, Hurley F. Gregory, Franklin M. Hamrick, Ralph B. Brake, A. F. Gregory Principal, James F. Jameson Superintendent

75. Webster Springs High School Class of 1925, Webster County, W. Va.

'In 1969 a group representing Webster Springs Grade School sang 'The Webster County Hills' in the pavilion of the Point Mountain Reunion.  This was the first time a school was represented at the annual meeting.  Front row, left to right: William Gregory, Gloria Miller, Debra Hamrick, Michael Gregory, Jeffrey Cochran, Jack Cochran.  Second Row:  left to right: Mrs. Winnie Belasco, Vickie Hamrick, Kathy Adams, Karen Hamrick, Vickie Williams, Diana Marsh, Adola Cogar, Martha Schrader, Susan Cummings, Principal Walter Hall, Miss Virginia Dyer played for the group.  Thomas B. Bickel wrote the lyrics.  Gordon T. Hamrick took the photo. --Berlin B. Chapman.  The Annual Point Mountain Reunion in Webster County exemplifies an important organization in central West Virginia.  It began in 1928 and was known as the 'Hamrick-Gregory Reunion.'  For decades hundreds of people have assembled for visiting and for a program featuring local talent.  There is a pavilion, monument, and well-kept grounds.  it is an all-day meeting with picnic dinner, held on the fourth Sunday in August.  'The Webster County Hills' is in Sampson N. Miller, Annals of Webster County, pp. 370-371.  See also, Mayme H. Hamrick, The Hamrick and Other Families, pp. 107-109.  Trophies are awarded to the senior lady; senior gentleman; couple longest married; and to the party coming the greatest distance to the reunion.  See 'The Call of the Ole Elk Country', S. N. Miller, Annalls, pp. 372-373.  This picture is in Webster Echo, 3/27/85, page 19.  A copy of photo was presented to Principal Walter Hall, ibid, 5/13/70.' Part of the lyrics for the song the children are singing are as follows:  'Where the gray fox and the red give the hunting dogs a chase, and the rabbit runs so swiftly that he always leads the race.'

76. Webster Springs Grade School Sing at the Point Mountain Reunion, Webster County, W. va.

Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia.  Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac.  The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland.

77. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac.  The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland.  The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone was written by Dr. D.D. Lambert.  State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature.  $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

78. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Mr. D. D. Brown speaking.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the W. Va./MD boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone was written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

79. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Mr. Fortney speaking.  Seated; Kermit McKeever, Rev. Gutshall, behind speaker Dr. Lambert, Mr. D. D. Brown and C. R. Zarfoss.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

80. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Mr. Zarfoss Speaking.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

81. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Seated; Rev. Guy Gutshall, Harold Fortney.  Standing; Kermit McKeever.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia /Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

82. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Mr. D. D. Brown and Elizabeth Carol Kemper, queen of the Forest Festival.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

83. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Dr. D. D. Lambert speaking. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

84. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Mr. Fortney speaking.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/ Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

85. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Miss Kemper receiving from Mrs. Georgia Harper of the Randolph County Historical Association.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

86. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Mr. Fortney standing while delivering his address.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

87. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Dr. Roy Bird Cook standing.  Seated left to right; Dr. Fortney, Dr. D. D. Lambert, D. D. Brown and C. R. Zarfoss.  Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.

88. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland.

89. Group Poses with Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

'(American Loco. Co. 1902) at Alderson, W. Va. with special train of Baptist Sunday School members bound from Hinton, Alderson, and Ronceverte to White Sulphur Springs.'

90. Chesapeake and Ohio Atlantic Type Locomotive No. 8

Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-264; C.& O. H-7, 2-8-8-2 Simple Articulated #1577 on coal train climbing Allegheny grade near White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. June 1943.'

91. Locomotive No. 1577 Climbing Allegheny Grade near White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

'Grand view at Quinnimont West Virginia, on main line of the Chesapeake and Ohio, route of the George Washington and the Sportsman, air conditioned flyers to Washington and the East. New River - C & O Main Line  (Ch. 36, p.472).'

92. Grand View looking towards Quinnimont, W. Va.

93. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Engine #6211

94. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

95. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

'Mr. Cooper P. Benedict, Oak Lea, Lewisburg.'

96. Portrait of Cooper P. Benedict