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 Green Sulphur) is an unincorporated community in Summers County, West Virginia, United States. It lies near Interstate 64 to the northeast of the city of Hinton, the county seat of Summers County. Its elevation is 1,552 feet (473 m). Green Sulphur Springs had a post office, with the ZIP code 25966, until it closed on February 29, 1992.
History
Green Sulphur Springs takes its name from an underground spring containing sulfur. It was discovered in the 19th century by accident when prospectors were drilling for salt water.
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