Big Springs Resort

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Tolbert, Bill, house

Street Address:

Big Springs Rd, .4 mi S of its jct w/Hwy 1

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Site Number:

0432

Control Number:

U/25/0432

Date Surveyed:

November 6 2001

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1914

Alteration Date:

1950s

Historic Use:

Recreation & Culture

Current Use:

Residential/Domestic

Historic Core Shape:

L

Number of Stories:

2

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Asbestos Shingles

Foundation Materials:

Brick Piers with Fill

Roof Shape:

cross gable

Roof Materials:

composition shingle

Porch Width:

facade and both elevations

Porch Shape:

shed

Signficant Architectural Features:

Asbestos shingles cover 6-inch novelty (shiplap) siding. 6/6 windows. Ten hotel rooms still have door numbers. Three rooms downstairs and the remainder upstairs. Rooms have radiators and sinks - some remain. Large lobby and dining area.

Alterations:

Asbestos shingles - 1950s. Porch once had pedimented entry extension- now removed.

Historical Information:

Mineral Spring is designated on Mills' Atlas (1820) as Joseph Brevard's spring. Used as bathing pool. In 1914 the Maynards founded Big Springs Resort Co. Main springs were on Kershaw Co side of Little Lynches river. Hhotel is located on East bank of river in Chesterfield County. Kersahw County residents entered property via swinging bridge (now gone). Operated through 1948.

Source of Historical Information:

Bill Tolbert current owner. "A Guide to Selected Historical Sites in Kershaw County"

Quadrangle Name:

Bethune

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