Thurmond, West Virginia: Coal Mining Ghost Town
About 20 buildings remain in the former coal town of Thurmond, where less than 10 residents still live in the hills. The train line is actively used, and the National Parks maintain a museum in the old train depot.
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A former coal town -- now a ghost town. Original main buildings standing, and a CSX train still goes through town on the one lane bridge! It is rumored 7 people live there in the houses on the hills. This was a neat treat to see...very beautiful!
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Coal Mining Ghost Town
- Address:
- 174 Main St., Thurmond, WV
- Directions:
- US Hwy 19 Glen Jean exit north of Beckley, and follow the signs on SR 25 about 7 miles to Thurmond.
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Thurmond, which includes about 20 buildings along the railroad line, is part of the National Parks system. The old train station is a visitor center and museum.