Glen Jean
Headquarters of Coal
State: West Virginia
County: Fayette County
Founded: 1893
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 1,000
Glen Jean was the center of the McKell coal empire. It was a major railroad hub. The impressive stone Bank of Glen Jean still stands and serves as offices for the National Park Service (New River Gorge). The town itself is a quiet shadow of its former self.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Center of McKell Coal Empire
- Historic Bank of Glen Jean stands
- NPS headquarters
Location
Address: Glen Jean, WV
Coordinates: 37.9333, -81.15