West Virginia Historical Sites and Towns

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

Historic district, recreational trail and special events.

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.

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.

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.

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.