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Historical Sites

Fayette County Jail Museum

One hundred years old, this stone building served as the county jail until 1994. Guided tours allow you to view collections & exhibits detailing past jail life.

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Fayette County Jail Museum
PO Box 35, Court House SquareFayettevilleWV25840
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Phone 304-574-1500
www.visitfayettevillewv.com

Graham House

Home of Colonel James Graham, built in 1770. Site of Indian Massacre of 1777. Oldest log home in WV on original site. Located between Hinton & Alderson. Heritage Festival 1st Sunday in Oct. Open Memorial Day-Oct., Fri. & Sat: 11am-5 pm, Sun.: 1-5 pm.

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Graham House
PO Box 218Pence SpringsWV24962
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Phone 304-466-3321 or 304-466-0691

Historic Bramwell

Coal Heritage Interpretive Center, Coal Baron Mansions. Home tours conducted in spring & at Christmas. Group tours scheduled by appointment. Located five miles from Bluefield.

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Historic Bramwell
Rt. 52, NorthBramwellWV24715
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Phone 304-248-8381 or 304-248-7114

City of Bluefield

Known as “Nature's Air Conditioned City” due to relatively high elevation. Considered the Southern Gateway to West Virginia.

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City of Bluefield
PO Box 4100, Rogers St.BluefieldWV24701
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Phone 304-327-2401 Fax 304-325-6494
www.ci.bluefield.wv.us

City of Hinton - National Historic District

Discover this quaint, historic railroad village nestled in the mountains overlooking the New River. Over 200 buildings, churches & homes with rare & unusual architecture. Amtrak arrives 3 times per week. A must for railroad buffs!

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City of Hinton - National Historic District
PO Box 477HintonWV25951
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Phone 304-466-5420 Fax 304-466-5420
www.hintonwva.com

John Henry Monument and Great Bend Tunnel

Revisit the site where John Henry, the Steel Drivin’ Man, beat the steam drill in the famous contest that took place right at Great Bend Tunnel. Located on Rt. 3 in Talcott, WV.

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John Henry Monument and Great Bend Tunnel
c/o SCCVB, 206 Temple St.HintonWV25951
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Phone 304-466-5420
www.summerscvb.com

Camp Washington Carver

Built in the 1940’s as a 4-H/agricultural extension camp for the state’s African-Americans, the facility now serves as a mountain cultural arts center. National Register of Historic Places.

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Camp Washington Carver
PO Box 119Camp CreekWV25820
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Phone 304-438-3005 Fax 304-438-3006
www.wvculture.org

Gulf Preservation Authority

“Sophia Front Door to the Gulf” Begin your 27-mile scenic/historical drive thru the Winding Gulf Smokeless Coal Fields in Sophia. It's like coming home, with antique/collectible shops, restaurants & welcome home friendliness. Coal Heritage Trail Rt. 16 S, Exit 42, I-77.

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Gulf Preservation Authority
PO Box 248SophiaWV25921
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Phone 304-683-4934

City of Fayetteville

Voted “Coolest Small Town in America” Budget Travel 2006. Unique shops, restaurants, historic & Civil War sites, Battle of Fayetteville Re-enactment, walking tour, Historic Fayette Theatre & experience the comfort of Bed & Breakfasts. New River Gorge Heritage Festival & Bridge Day.

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City of Fayetteville
PO Box 298FayettevilleWV25840
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Phone 304-574-0101

City of Beckley

A great place to live, work & play. Start your next business in an area that is growing and is the center of Southern West Virginia. We are located at the crossroads of success & growth. I-77, I-64 & US Rt. 19.

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City of Beckley
PO Box 2514BeckleyWV25802
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Phone 304-256-1768 Fax 304-256-1816
www.beckley.org

Contentment House

Antebellum House constructed in 1830. On site: Historical Society Museum & one-room schoolhouse. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm, June-August. Located 1 mile west of Ansted on US Rt. 60.

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Contentment House
Route 60AnstedWV25812
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Phone 304-658-5695

Beckley Renaissance

Historic district, recreational trail and special events.

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Beckley Renaissance
PO Box 5015BeckleyWV25801
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Phone 304-256-1776
www.beckley.org

North House Museum / Greenbrier Historical Society

The North House was built in Lewisburg in 1820. The present archives and museum is the home of the Greenbrier Historical Society's collections and gift shop. Tours available thoughout the day Monday -Saturday. Closed all major holidays. Major credit cards accepted.

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North House Museum / Greenbrier Historical Society
301 W. Washington St.LewisburgWV24901
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Phone 304-645-3398 Fax 304-645-5201

City of Princeton

Home to a Vietnam memorial, a war museum, a pioneer cabin and museum, and the Mercer County Railroad Museum as well as the Mathena Memorial Center for the Arts (opening July 2008) and much more.

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City of Princeton
100 Courthouse Rd.PrincetonWV24740
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Phone 304-487-5020 or 304-487-5030
www.cityofprinceton.org

History in Our Mountains Museum & Gift Shop

Starting with a 30-minute documentary, walk through the history of McDowell County & most importantly the coal industry & its people. New this year – “The Loft” restaurant is part of the museum. Enjoy a sandwich - Isaiah Welch, Sid Hatfield or Mother Jones. Major credit cards.

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History in Our Mountains Museum & Gift Shop
8 Wyoming St., Ste. 102WelchWV24801
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Phone 304-436-4195 or 304-436-3209 Fax 304-436-8310

Carnegie Hall

Built in 1902 as part of the Greenbrier College for Women as a gift from Andrew Carnegie. Offering diverse performing arts series, art galleries, pottery, weaving, dance & art studios, classrooms and meeting areas.

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Carnegie Hall
105 Church St.LewisburgWV24901
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Phone 304-645-7917