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containing a collection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c., relating to its history and antiquities, together with geographical and statistical descriptions : to which is appended, an historical and descriptive sketch of the District of Columbia : illustrated by over 100 engravings, giving views of the principal towns, seats of eminent men, public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, etc., etc.

Howe, Henry (1816-1893)

LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

OUTLINE HISTORY OF VIRGINIA.

CARROL.

HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE SKETCH OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Errata.

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CARROL.

Carrol was formed in 1842, from the southwestern part of Grayson,
and named from Charles Carrol of Carrolton. It is a wild and
mountainous tract, and is watered by the New River and some of
the head-branches of the Holston.

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The Grayson Sulphur Springs, formerly in Grayson, are now
within the limits of this county. The improvements at this place
are quite recent; but since they have been made, it has grown
into popular favor, and attracts more visitors than could have been
expected from its remote situation. "The efficacy of the waters
in dyspepsia and rheumatism is such as to promise a certain cure."

Grayson Sulphur Springs.

The springs are located immediately on the west side of the Blue
Ridge, on the bank of New River, about 20 miles S. of Wytheville,
in the midst of scenery of a remarkably wild and romantic character,
similar to that of Harper's Ferry, in a region perhaps as healthy
as any in our country, abounding with fish and a variety of game.
An analysis is subjoined, made by Professors Rogers, of the University
of Virginia, and Aiken, of Baltimore.

Analysis.—Carbonate of soda, 41; carbonate of magnesia, 3;
carbonate of lime, 8; sulphate of lime, 2; sulphate of magnesia,
3; chloride of sodium, 2; chloride of calcium, 3; chloride of
magnesium, 1¾; sulphate of soda, 4½; sulphureted hydrogen carbonic
acid gases.