Thurmond, Railroad ghost town in Fayette County, United States
Located in the New River Gorge, Thurmond features a restored train depot serving as a visitor center for the National Park and Preserve.
The town reached its peak in 1910 when its railroad center generated more freight revenue than Cincinnati and Richmond combined.
The National Register of Historic Places lists the entire town district, preserving structures from its railroad and coal mining past.
The Thurmond Depot functions as a seasonal visitor center during summer months, offering interpretive exhibits about railroad operations.
The town maintains an active Amtrak station on the Cardinal route, despite having only five permanent residents as of 2020.
Location: Fayette County
Elevation above the sea: 326 m
Website: http://thurmondwv.org/
Website: http://thurmondwv.org
GPS coordinates: 37.96110,-81.08170
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
West Virginia combines natural areas with historic sites. The state features waterfalls, mountain peaks, caves and old railroad tracks. Visitors find national forests, historic battlefields and mineral springs. The region displays geological formations, abandoned mining towns and astronomical observatories.
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