Rock Enon Springs is located 18 miles west of Winchester on Rock Enon Springs Road (VA 683) off Back Creek Road (VA 704) south of Gore.

In 1856, William Marker bought the property and built a hotel to accommodate guests at the springs.

During the mid 19th century, it became very popular as a place for people to heal various ailments by soaking in the spring's "medicine" waters.

[3] The resort survived the American Civil War and continued to draw Virginia's elite.

[4]: 366  It changed owners several times until, in 1919, it was purchased by Fred Glaize, Sr. and Lee Herrellin who tore down several buildings and the original wing of the hotel.