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Book Title: Historical Collections Of Virginia By Henry Howe, 1845

Carrol p.215-216

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.

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."

[[Image, caption: 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
remarkable 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, 4 1; 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, 1 3/4; sulphate of soda, 4 1/2;
sulphureted hydrogen carbonic acid gases.

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