Rock Spring Park

Rock Spring Park (HMXJE)

Location: Chester, WV 26034 Hancock County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 36.893', W 80° 33.573'

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Named for natural springs reputedly used by George Washington. Donated in 1857 for picnics and prize fights. Developed in 1897 as amusement park served by streetcar and boat attracting 15-20 thousand daily. Included dance pavilions, shooting gallerys, bowling, theatre and music hall, boating and bathing, and Scenic Railway. Automobile and changing social customs led to disuse and sale by 1970s.
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HM NumberHMXJE
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Year Placed1980
Placed ByWest Virginia Department of Culture and History
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 2:16pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 537257 N 4496100
Decimal Degrees40.61488333, -80.55955000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 36.893', W 80° 33.573'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 36' 53.58" N, 80° 33' 34.38" W
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Area Code(s)304
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 668-674 W Carolina Ave, Chester WV 26034, US
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