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There are many ghost towns in West Virginia, [1] some of which were created and abandoned as part of the "boom and bust" economy of coal mining industry. [2] List
Pages in category "Ghost towns in West Virginia" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
McClung, West Virginia. / 38.03778°N 80.72667°W / 38.03778; -80.72667. McClung is a ghost town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. McClung was 0.5 miles (0.80 km) south of Leslie. McClung appeared on USGS maps as late as 1935. McClung still exists today but was renamed Orient Hill after the Baptist Church.
1548687 [1] Volcano is a ghost town in Wood County, West Virginia. It burned to the ground on August 4, 1879, in a fire that was believed to be intentional. According to The New York Times, "There were two attempts made a short time ago to burn the town, and since that time watchmen had been placed on duty. This fire was discovered just after ...
This is an incomplete List of ghost towns in Virginia . Bigler's Mill ( York County) Ca Ira ( Cumberland County) Canada ( Charlottesville) Carvins Cove. Elko Tract. Falling Creek. Hanover Town. Henricus.
Fire Creek, West Virginia. / 37.95833°N 81.02889°W / 37.95833; -81.02889. Fire Creek is a ghost town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. [1] It was located on the New River Gorge .
Brink is a ghost town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. Brink was located on the Greenbrier River 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of White Sulphur Springs. Brink appeared on USGS maps as late as 1923. The town was founded by Brinkley M. Snodgrass in 1865–66. An abandoned house and church near Loopemount are all that remain of the ...
Kay Moor, also known as Kaymoor, is the site of an abandoned coal mine, coal-processing plant, and coal town near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The town site is located in the New River Gorge at Kaymoor Bottom (38°03′00″N 81°03′17″W[ 2]). It is linked to the mine portal 560 feet (170 m) above on Sewell Bench (38°02′52″N 81°03 ...