White Sulphur Springs, New York
White Sulphur Springs is a hamlet in Liberty, Sullivan County, New York. It was originally named Robertsonville in honor of Jonathan Bradley Robertson, for his service during the War of 1812.[1] Robertson came to the vicinity of Liberty, New York in 1807, from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The hamlet changed its name for the local White Sulphur Springs House hotel in December, 1890.[2]
References
- ↑ List of New York State Historic Markers in Sullivan County, New York: Robertsonville
- ↑ Delbert E. Van Etten (obituary). "The Story of Liberty". Town of Liberty. Liberty, New York: Town of Liberty. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
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Coordinates: 41°48′09″N 074°49′59.3″W / 41.80250°N 74.833139°W
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