Virginia illustrated : containing a visit to the Virginian Canaan, and the adventures of Porte Crayon and his cousins . THE FAUQUIER SPRINGS. Passing Barboursville, Culpepper Court House, and Jefferson-ton, they at length arrived at the Fauquier Sulphur Springs,where they determined to repose a day or two for the benefit ofthe horses. If the natural advantages of this watering-place donot equal many of those found higher up in the mountains, itsurpasses all others in the extent, elegance, and costliness of itsimprovements. The buildings, of brick covered with slate, forma semicircle, inclosing
Virginia illustrated : containing a visit to the Virginian Canaan, and the adventures of Porte Crayon and his cousins . THE FAUQUIER SPRINGS. Passing Barboursville, Culpepper Court House, and Jefferson-ton, they at length arrived at the Fauquier Sulphur Springs,where they determined to repose a day or two for the benefit ofthe horses. If the natural advantages of this watering-place donot equal many of those found higher up in the mountains, itsurpasses all others in the extent, elegance, and costliness of itsimprovements. The buildings, of brick covered with slate, forma semicircle, inclosing a handsome park. These grounds are or-namented with fountains, and enlivened by herds of fallow deer. Warrenton, the county town of Fauquier, is six miles distantfrom the Springs, and from this place our travelers pursued theroad toward Ashbys Gap, in the Blue Iliclge. Miss Katy Shackleys quaint, old-fashioned cottage received KATY SHACKLEYS. 267. PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT.
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