- Bath County is located in the Appalachian Mountains of western Virginia, with a scenic landscape of valleys and ridges including the Allegheny Front, Blue Ridge Mountains, and Walker's Mountain.[1]
- The area was first explored in 1716 by Governor Alexander Spotswood and his "Knights of the Golden Horseshoe" expedition, who discovered the warm mineral springs.[1]
- In 1746, John Lewis and others blazed a trail across the Blue Ridge and established a settlement near present-day Warm Springs, planting crops and building a small fort.[1]
- The warm springs became popular resorts in the early 1800s, attracting visitors from across the eastern states who came by stagecoach for the mineral waters.[1]
- The town of Hot Springs was formally established in 1794 with the drawing of town lots.[1]
- Bath County was officially formed in 1791 from parts of Augusta, Botetourt, and Greenbrier counties after decades of efforts by local residents.[1]
- The county saw conflict during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Revolutionary War, with local militia defending against Native American raids.[1]
Citations:
[1] https://ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com/web/direct-files/1311086/532363d1-8219-41b3-a0c5-ea41df4f6f82/Annals_of_Bath_County_Virginia.pdf
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