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WEST VIRGINIA - Wirt County - Historic Districts

Burning Springs Complex (added 1971 - Wirt County - #71000884) Also known as Rathbone and Karns Wells Along the N bank of the Kanawha River from the confluence of Burning Springs Run , Burning Springs (200 acres, 1 building) Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Industry Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic, Industry/Processing/Extraction Historic Sub-function: Extractive Facility, Hotel Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Vacant/Not In Use Current Sub-function: Department Store

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