THE SEARCH FOR JOHN KELLY AND WHERE IT LED US

The resort at Sweet Chalybeate Springs, Virginia was bought by John Kelly in 1862.

The Spring buildings as they look today.

The proprietor’s house where John Kelly lived when he owned the Springs.

The long hike up the hill to the cemetery.

The large marker with “Our Parents” written on it was placed here for John and Honora Kelly.  On either side of this marker are the markers of their children, Bonnie, John P., and James O. B. Kelly.

The Final Resting Place of John and Honora Kelly

John Kelly, one of the major contractors for the Blue Ridge Railroad, completed his work and moved on.  Where he went and what he did had remained a mystery.  The mystery has been solved.