Botetourt Springs, Virginia
Former settlement and resort in Virginia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Botetourt Springs (originally: Sulphur Spring Tract)[1] is a mineral spring and was a historical settlement on the border of Roanoke County, Virginia, and Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The spring is located 12 mi (19 km) from Fincastle.[2] Botetourt Springs was originally settled in the mid-18th century, growing as a mineral spring resort during the summer, especially after the 1820s.[3][4]
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Former settlement and resort | |
Coordinates: 37°21′13″N 79°56′12″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Virginia |
County | Roanoke County |
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In its time, it was one of the best known mineral springs in Virginia,[5] and one of the chief sulfuric thermal springs in America.[6] Notable visitors included General Andrew Jackson and General Lafayette.