1799 – 1819

Decline & Revival ofthe Town

Men gambling in the town.

1802 — Bath received its postal name, Berkeley Springs. This name is still in effect today. 

1809 — Baltimorean Charles Velde proposed health spa related improvements at Berkeley Springs. The Bath Trustees did not implement them.

1811 — Gambler Robert Bailey opened hotels, operated gambling halls, and revived Berkeley Springs as a fashionable resort. He championed its rebuilding.

1812 — The War of 1812 filled Berkeley Springs with wealthier escapees fleeing from British danger.

1815 — The Roman Bath House and Gentlemens’ Spring House were built. Both are still in use today.

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