Pocahontas
Navy Coal Town
State: Virginia
County: Tazewell County
Founded: 1882
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 4,000+
Pocahontas was famous for its high-grade metallurgical coal that powered the US Navy. The town boomed from the 1880s to the 1950s. Today, about 350 people remain. The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine offers tours.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Powered the US Navy
- Exhibition mine tours
- Historic coal heritage
Location
Address: Pocahontas, VA
Coordinates: 37.3, -81.35