White Sulphur Springs, New York

White Sulphur Springs is a hamlet in Liberty, Sullivan County, New York, United States. 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

  1. List of New York State Historic Markers in Sullivan County, New York: Robertsonville
  2. Delbert E. Van Etten (obituary). "The Story of Liberty". Town of Liberty. Liberty, New York: Town of Liberty. Retrieved December 29, 2010. {{cite web}}: External link in |author= (help)


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