Exploring a West Virginia Ghost Town in Thurmond West Virginia
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- Abandoned Railroad Ghost Town in Appalachia, Thurmond West Virginia. Come explore this abandoned & forgotten coal town with us.
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Being born 200 years too late some tell me, technology has been a good thing, but in some ways destroyed a way of life. In saying that I have to admit it's had given many who don't travel much a chance to see the world through the eyes of another. That takes time and effort to do so. Can't thank you enough. God bless you my friend.
I love these tiny abandoned towns. So much history in them and about them. Keep up the good work
Thanks so much, glad you liked it!
There was a Congressional Medal of Honor winner who came from Thurmond. His name was Charles Rogers. He attended a school in Mount Hope called Dubois. There is a bridge in the Chimney Corner area of Fayette County that is named after him.
Oh wow, thanks so much for sharing that!
Sorry, just a little correction here. Its full title is Medal of Honor. It is awarded by congressional decree, but "Congressional" is not part of the name. That might come across as nitpicking, but I think out of respect for the sacrifices of the recipients we could at least call it by its real name.
My Grandmother was from Thurmond. The movie Matewan was filmed there and we went and visited shortly after and took some pictures of some of the stuff that was left behind from filming.
I love how you are exploring the history of these towns in the Great Appalachias. I appreciate how you respect the great people of these towns, their lives and their history. Even in the town's abandoned state, they are still beautiful. Looking forward to seeing which town you showcase next. Keep the videos coming.
God Bless.
Places, people, and stories worth sharing!
The town was not abandoned, it did decline to a small population when the park took over they forced people out. It is illegal to even repair steps or porches without park approval in the area even if they don't yet own the land. Hundreds have been displaced along the new and forced to abandon homes illegal to repair. The feds want your land and will steal it just like they did with the Natives.
Great job
Thurman was a great town in its day I seen it the first time in 1960 that I can remember .
My Dad had kin that lived in the town I played on those tracks .
My oh My time flys
Thanks so much
So glad I found you
You are a fantastic speaker clear as a bell
With knowledge only found from research
Thanks so much, love the memories!
Love your videos Pictures, photography and music, Can't wait for more
Thanks so much, glad you're enjoying it!
I grew up in Oak Hill from ‘77-‘85. After I graduated high school and went into the Army, my parents moved to Ronceverte briefly but returned to Fayette County and bought a place off of Hilltop Road, just up from The Cold Spot. They were regulars at the convenience store as well as the restaurant. Thanks for showcasing these out of the way places!
You're welcome! 😁
Love your adventures! Worked with guys from WV a long time ago and learned about the values of people from WV. I'm 83 and think about things I wish I had done and the New River trails with a bike have always been in my bucket, but too old to do it now, so I really appreciate your tours of towns along the New River. Now I can see what I missed! From VA!
Absolutely appreciate you watching! Just published another rivertown episode today on Hinton West Virginia
Your filming WV in the rain really sets a mood. 👍
I visited Themond several times when I lived there in the mid 80's. I loved it. The company store just across the track sold many souvenirs of the area.
BTW, Thurmond is not a scheduled stop for the Amtrack Cardinal (Chicago to NYC) but itvis a "flag" stop should a passenger want to get off or in the train frim Thurmond.
Right, no one can purchase tickets there but Amtrak does stop weekly. Thanks for watching!
Only 5 people? I live and work in NC but i have a house/hideaway in Quinwood about 1/2 mile from Crighton school, that town has about 250, what i really love about it is the quietness there! Besides a few dogs barking which i don't mind as my neighbor has a friendly pit bull so i give her treats when i am there and feed any birds it's as quiet as a library!! The drive there on a clear sunny day is beautiful and great to see FREE RANGE cows at the farms not jammed into factory farms.
I was born 100 yrs too late. I would love to go back in time and visit these places. Modern times are eating these places.
I have often thought I was born in the wrong century as well.
I love the uploads and the look at the beautiful places. I hope one day I can make my way down there from Canada and visit. truly beautiful. thanks so much
If ever you can, do it! Thanks for watching 😁
There's something about ghost town that gives comfort
Another great video Josh, they are all fantastic from start to finish. From the music to the camerawork and of course your detailed commentary is so informative. When at school here in Scotland we learned a little about West Virginia and Appalachia and I have always had an interest ever since. There have been documentaries and programs that I have seen over the years however nothing matches your content which truly is the best. I hope to visit Appalachia sometime in the future, however shall be passing through Thurmond and other parts of West Virginia whilst on Amtrak's Cardinal on route from New York to California and I am really looking forward to it. You sure are bringing West Virginia and Appalachia to the world. Great work Josh, and I am so looking forward to seeing more videos. Best wishes from Glasgow, Scotland.
Wow, I'm very flattered by that! Thank you so much for the feedback, I appreciate you watching. Hope your travels here are excellent!
We love going to Thurmond. We love going to different towns in WV. I love the old architecture. Thank you for sharing your videos.
Me too! Any recommendations?
I love how these mini-docs touch the hearts of people from all over....taking many of them back "home". Thanks for creating such beautiful, meaningful content.
Appreciate you think it's meaningful and worthwhile ❤
I look forward to your videos this is such a beautiful area and you do a great job showing it thank you
Nice. This is a great series. I hope you continue producing these.
Thanks so much, that's the plan 😁
My family and I went here 2 years ago. I come back every year since and I always see something new.
It's a beautiful area! Ever go to the New River Gorge Bridge?
Wow!! So much history in a little forgotten town. You do such a wonderful job narrating the history of each of these areas you visit! I don’t know what it is about your videos, but it’s like they just take you back in time when things just seemed slower paced and I don’t know what the word is I’m looking for, but it’s like it just feels like time stands still or something while I’m watching. Truly love these videos!!
Also, loved the visuals you captured!
Glad you enjoy them 😊
another great video! thanks for your research on this place, too!
Hey I appreciate that, thanks so much for watching!
Ive always wanted to visit Thurmond but you did it for me. I learned so much! i loved how you videod a bird's eye view atop the tracks coming in and shared each aspect of this hidden treasured city. The wealth they once had reminds me of Bramwell's history. Im also glad that there are folks still living there. Not as forgottened afterall. Great job, as always!
There’s a LOT more to see so go visit!
Hi Mountain Roots! Great video! Thurmond Is a really interesting little place. An old Appalachian coal town. Have a great day!
Thanks so much, glad you liked it. Really is a nice area to visit!
I just discovered your videos I love them brings back so many happy memories of the New River Gorge hiking through abandoned towns
My wife and I drove up the road beside the handful of local houses. It's very overgrown and loops back over near the post office. There's a short-cut to drive over as not to disturb anyone (we never saw a person). Just when the road first curves to the right, there's also a left. It takes you over to the other side without having to drive all the way up the hill.
You really capture the mood. Great video mate 🙌
Hey thanks, appreciate you watching!
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You got some really beautiful shots, the rainy day seemed fitting… this would be a great town to do some photography.
Great 👍🏼!
We love going to Thurmond! It’s so creepy-cool. Love your vids, buddy!
Your a good soul 🙏 Great video's 👍 It's been a pleasure to subscribe and follow your travels. 🙏😇
Nice video. The New River Gorge Bridge is behind me in my profile picture 👍🏽
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Been through Thurmond many times. It’s pretty crazy once you really poke around the area. Great video, learned something 👍
Another excellent program!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
My maternal grandfather, Wilber Hayes Mann, managed a company store in Thurmond during the early 1900s. I think one of my uncles was born there.
I’m enjoying your WVa videos.
I been to thurmond once. quiet town but did see amtrack do a station stop to drop off 2 passengers. would love to go back again and see more of it, just not in the rain...
you done a great job on on this place i love thes old towns theres a lot of good people live there w v
Thanks Bro. I've been keeping up with you for quite awhile now! You have brought back one of the most wonderful memories of my life! 46yrs. ago when I was 14, my aunt took me to Thurmond to board a train to see my birth father. At the time it took us 2hrs. to get there, on the old road coming in there. We sang from songs, on our am radio and had lots of fun before I left. First time on a train, we sat waiting for about 2 more hours. I was very excited but I've never been away from home. My aunt raised me since I was 2 days old and the first time far away from her. Was I in for a trip, the most beautiful scenery I've seen. Yet I will never forget the stores and buildings plus the most beautiful river I ever seen. Thanks for taking me back there once again! One day I too plan to, take a trip back there in real life! God Bless, (Glen). WV.
So glad to hear the fond memory! Thanks for watching, take care!!
It's on our list of places that we need to visit on our fall Ducati ride to WV !!! Thanks for the video!!😆😆😆😁😁😁🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺
Nice! It's a very pleasant area to explore!
Can't go wrong with a slaw dog.
This Pennsylvanian always filled gas on the 8 hour way home at Burnsville and 2 slaw dogs.
love the cold spot :)
I love Thurmond absolutely is a must visit place
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Hoods N Hollers' channel also covered Thurmond. I'm going to say to you what I said to him: If some American production company ever decides to remake the infamous British horror movie Eden Lake (2008) Thurmond would be the PERFECT place to film it!
That appeared SO rude of me LoL! I’m sure you understand. Thank you for another great video. ~
Our favorite person who works at our Greenbrier Frank Mosley is from Thurmond...he died recently
The water that you filmed has a combination of dirt and sand, and it has abundance of it. It is a common indentification that showed that it rained severly within the last 4 hours
Really looks Beautiful, I want to live in there.
Your videos are amazing to watch. The camerawork is always amazing and I love the history you tie in to these videos. Thanks for another adventure, keep them coming!
Thanks so much, glad you like them!
The photo of the railroader in the Goodman-Kincaid building is my grandfather.
Looks like a great day out was had. Thanks.
Thanks n you do it right by respecting others says a lot about you Cool
Loved the dynamic waterfall at the outset of this video; appreciate your research into the history of this all but forgotten town which, like many, has faded into relative insignificance with the march of time and “progress.” I, too, hope the intervention by the National Parks Service will restore this area to a semblance of its former glory and not prove to be just lip service. I could envision with sufficient resources and entrepreneurial investment, Thurmond could once again become a destination for outsiders looking for a piece of quiet serenity amidst a historic backdrop.
I mean, it's definitely a touristed area. Even on the rainy day I was there I saw dozens of people with out of state tags crawling all over the place. Plus, proximity to New River Gorge and Amtrak stopping, it's a busy place.
You just get better and better at making your mini documentaries. Keep on!!
I'm glad to be along for the ride. 😄
@@meglange3595 wow, thanks so much for the feedback! Appreciate you watching 😊
Surprised you didn't mention that Thurmond was the site of the filming of "Matewan." It loved seeing the Radner Boarding House from the movie there in Thurmond.
True, I did not. But thank you for sharing! Speaking of Matewan, be sure to check out my episode on Matewan if you haven't done so already 😊
Having gone to school at WVU some years back, I have developed an appreciation of WV and Appalachia in particular. Have been to Thurmond several times; always fascinated by it and love the drive down. Also have visited the national park while staying at Hawkes Nest. Very much enjoy your vids and appreciate them.
Glad you enjoy them, thanks so much for watching!
nice video and music. thank you
Old timers used to say Thurmond in its heydays, "If ya didn't find a body on the tracks in the morning, it was a slow night".. They say the Dun hotel was burned down by a jealous wife and Thurmond had the longest poker game in history that lasted 20 years I think.
Great video. Thx
Thanks so much!
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I'm from clarksburg wv. In what they call north central wv. The southern counties are way behind since the mines closed. Shame because all the people I met working in McDowell and Logan counties were salt of the earth help anyone people.
I have been going to college in southern WV and would love to visit Thurmond sometime!
Do it!
What's school like there?
@@Bornjamerican24 It's very nice! You're surrounded by hills and nice people! I'm at 2,200 feet above sea level. Beautiful area.
Good video
I want to visit there
You really should!
damn i want to go to thurmond!!
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Plz go to Preston county and tucker county, plzzzzz
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Nice Video I;am 11 1/2 Years sober From Beer Probley 40 Years Since i Drank Hard Liquior
At least you could have told us the name of the wing place. 😄
That's why I filmed the sign 😜... it's Cold Spot.
The park service has killed many areas that could have been easy to bring back with a little investment. New river now is illegal to develope or even to repair homes. Years ago an investor was blocked from building a great vacation site on the gorge. The adoption of the park blocked and now BSA is doing what he wanted on a smaller scale decades later.
Had to pause @ 1:29
I did a job there and was blown out of a ditch
Blown out of a ditch?!
@@MountainRoots I was mistaken on location. It was Thurmont. Laying mainline pipe and dug through a patch pf land that a gas stations tanks leaked for years. Machine hit a rock and a spark and out I went.
@@reddsmorris7053 holy smokes! Were you injured or anything?
@@MountainRoots lucky it was close to winter and was wearing more cloths just hair burnt and knocked out a little while. very lucky
How are the wings by the way?
Enjoyable, after a long and somewhat wet & rainy day!
It's a shame how fast our on gov. forgets about American citizens
The gov. made millions compared to wages then poof gone (SAD)
$ gives it to other countries instead of our on ppl
It's just like rdr2
🤦♀️ Deep, wet, sad subject, isn’t it?
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Williamson West Virginia they have a building there made out of a piece of coal go check it out