National Register of Historic Places

Warm Springs Bathhouses

Warm Springs, Bath County, Virginia
Listed
October 7, 1969
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
69000222

About this property

The Warm Springs Pools are historic spa structures in the town of Warm Springs, Virginia. The name was changed in the 20th century from "Warm Spring Pools" to "Jefferson Pools" before being returned to its original name in 2021. The spa is part of The Homestead, a resort hotel in nearby Hot Springs. The spas are naturally fed by a 98 °F (37 °C) mineral spring. The men's spa holds 40,000 US gallons (150,000 L) of constantly flowing water. In total, the springs in Warm Springs have a flow rate of 1,700,000 gallons of water per day. The water naturally contains minerals including magnesium sulfate, iron, silica, boron, barium, manganese, and lithium. Currently, guests can book one-hour soak sessions in the pools. Omni Hotels offers family sessions where all ages, including children are welcome, or adult co-ed soaks for ages 16 and up. Keeping with tradition, there are also clothing-optional soaking times available, when the pools are separated by sex.

Location

Warm Springs, Bath County, Virginia
38.05375, -79.78068

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Homestead Dairy Barns
Industrial
0.3 mi
Three Hills
Industrial
0.4 mi
Warm Springs Mill
Industrial
0.7 mi
Oakley Farm
Colonial
1.1 mi
Wesley, John, Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Industrial
1.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Warm Springs (Bath County)
1862Civil War
0.2 mi
Engagement at Warm Springs
1862Civil War
0.3 mi
Warm Springs — Engagement (May 1862)
1862Civil War
1.1 mi

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When was Warm Springs Bathhouses listed on the National Register?

Warm Springs Bathhouses was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Warm Springs Bathhouses?

Warm Springs Bathhouses is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Warm Springs Bathhouses?

The period of significance for Warm Springs Bathhouses is recorded as the industrial era.

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