National Register of Historic Places

Craig Healing Springs

Craig Springs, Craig County, Virginia
Listed
July 20, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82004551

About this property

Craig Healing Springs, also known as the Craig Springs Conference Grounds, is a historic resort property located at Craig Springs, Craig County, west of New Castle, Virginia. It encompasses 23 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure associated with the Craig Healing Springs resort. They include mostly frame resort cottages in addition to the two-story, brick Oak Lodge (c. 1935). It contains guest rooms and the facilities for the healing baths. The core of the complex is the building known as "Central," which contained guest registration, rooms, and the kitchen and dining facilities. The property also includes a former dance pavilion, used as an assembly hall. A gazebo marks the location of the springs and stands northwest of the dance pavilion. The resort was incorporated in 1909, and the health spa-resort complex flourished with the advent of automobile travel in the years between the two world wars. It declined in popularity in the 1950s, and was purchased in 1960, as a retreat and conference center for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Virginia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

Craig Springs, Craig County, Virginia
37.48505, -80.29190

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Craig Healing Springs listed on the National Register?

Craig Healing Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 20, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Craig Healing Springs?

Craig Healing Springs is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Craig Healing Springs?

The period of significance for Craig Healing Springs is recorded as the industrial era.

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