Sweet Springs, West Virginia Overview
Sweet Springs, West Virginia includes 0 nearby mines. Sweet Springs is an unincorporated community in Monroe County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Sweet Springs lies at the intersection of West Virginia Route 3 and West Virginia Route 311. The community is known for its Old Sweet Springs resort and spa listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the planned site of the town of Fontville but the town never got beyond the planning stage.
Quick Facts
- Located in Monroe County, West Virginia.
- Sweet Springs, West Virginia sits 620 meters (2,034.1 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Sweet Springs, West Virginia
- 116 Total
- 33 Occurrences
- 15 Prospects
- 1 Plants
- 67 Producers
Sweet Springs, West Virginia Mines
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