White Sulphur Springs, WV
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About White Sulphur Springs
- • Professional golfer Sam Snead, winner of seven major championships, was born near White Sulphur Springs.
- • The Old White Course at The Greenbrier hosted the first Ryder Cup on U.S. soil in 1979.
- • Medicinal springs and the establishment of The Greenbrier resort propelled White Sulphur Springs' initial growth.
- • A secret bunker, designed to house Congress during a nuclear attack, existed beneath The Greenbrier.
- • The devastating 2016 flood caused widespread damage, reshaping parts of the town's infrastructure.
- • Named for its sulfur springs, the town was officially incorporated in 1909.
- • With about 2,200 residents, its population is smaller than many neighboring West Virginia towns.
- • At 1,716 feet above sea level, the town offers beautiful mountain views.
- • Tourism and hospitality remain central to the economy, driven by The Greenbrier resort.
- • Being there feels like stepping back in time to an elegant, peaceful era.
- • The Pittsburgh Steelers held training camp at Saint Vincent College, three hours away.
- • Jerry West, a West Virginia native, led the Lakers to the 1972 NBA title.