A military bunker located near White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, United States. The site is historically significant due to its association with a classified nuclear-era bunker that remained secret for decades.
Historical Context
The bunker was constructed as a Cold War emergency relocation facility intended to house the United States Congress in the event of a nuclear attack. It was built beneath the Greenbrier Resort and remained operational from the 1960s until 1992, when its existence was publicly exposed. The facility was designed to accommodate up to 1,100 people, including members of Congress and support personnel, and featured advanced life-support systems, communications equipment, and secure meeting spaces.