Sweet Springs, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sweet Springs
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Main building at Sweet Springs Resort, designed by Thomas Jefferson.
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 Sweet Springs
Location in West Virginia
Sweet Springs
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24941
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553162 |
Sweet Springs is a small, unincorporated community located in Monroe County, within the state of West Virginia. It is found where West Virginia Route 3 and West Virginia Route 311 meet.
Sweet Springs is well-known for its historic Sweet Springs Resort and spa. This special place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site. In 1790, a person named William Lewis tried to start a town called Fontville here, but it didn't work out. The community also had its own post office, which served residents from 1795 until 1997.
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Sweet Springs Resort: A Historic Spa
The Sweet Springs Resort is the most famous part of this community. It was once a popular spa where people came to relax and enjoy the natural spring waters.
The Main Building's Design
The main building of the resort was designed by Thomas Jefferson. He was a very important person in American history, known for being the third President of the United States. He was also a talented architect. His design for the resort shows his skill in creating beautiful and functional buildings.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Sweet Springs is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in, which in this case is Monroe County.
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The main building of the Sweet Springs Resort.
