Capon Springs is an unincorporated community in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States. According to the 2000 census, the Capon Springs community has a population of 95. It is located on Capon Springs Road (West Virginia Secondary Route 16) along

Capon Springs Run Capon Springs Run is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed August 15, 2011 tributary stream of the Cacapon River in Hampshire County of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. ...

. Originally known as Frye's Springs after its discoverer Henry Frye, and later established as the Town of Watson in 1787, the town was renamed for its medicinal spring. The springs were believed to carry such healing power that half an acre sold for $900 in gold in the late 18th century. After West Virginia seceded from Virginia in 1863, it had to pay Virginia for the loss of the springs during Reconstruction. The historic Capon Springs & Farms resort is located here and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Notable people

Herman Guy Kump (1877–1962), 19th Governor of West Virginia, and American educator

Arthur R. M. Spaid Arthur Rusmiselle Miller Spaid (July 27, 1866 – March 16, 1936) was an American educator, school administrator, lecturer, and writer. He served as principal of Alexis I. duPont High School (1894–1903) in Wilmington, Delaware, superintendent ...

(1866–1936) were born in Capon Springs.

Historical names

Capon Springs and its post office have been known by several varying names throughout its history, which include:

Historic sites

*Capon Springs, Capon Springs Road (CR 16) *Octagon House, Capon Springs Road (CR 16) *Old Red Store, Capon Springs Road (CR 16) & McIlwee Road (CR 16/1) *Ms. Bessie's Bungalow, Capon Springs Road (CR 16) *

References

Bibliography

* *''Mountain House, Capon Springs, Hampshire County, Virginia''. Baltimore, Maryland, The Printing Office, 1857. *

External links

Capon Springs & FarmsGeorge Washington National Forest: Lee Ranger District
Populated places established in 1787 Unincorporated communities in Hampshire County, West Virginia Spa towns in West Virginia Unincorporated communities in West Virginia 1787 establishments in Virginia {{HampshireCountyWV-geo-stub