Green Sulphur Springs, West Virginia facts for kids
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Green Sulphur Springs
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 Green Sulphur Springs
Location in West Virginia
Green Sulphur Springs
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25966
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Green Sulphur Springs, also known as Green Sulphur, is a small community in Summers County, West Virginia, USA. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
You can find Green Sulphur Springs near Interstate 64. It is located northeast of Hinton, which is the main town and county seat of Summers County. The community sits at an elevation of about 1,552 feet (473 meters) above sea level. Green Sulphur Springs used to have its own post office with the ZIP code 25966, but it closed on February 29, 1992.
The Story of Green Sulphur Springs
Green Sulphur Springs got its name from a special underground spring. This spring contains sulfur, which is a natural element.
The spring was found by accident in the 1800s. People were drilling into the ground to find salt water. Instead, they discovered this unique sulfur spring. This discovery gave the community its interesting name.
