Thurmond Depot
Railroad Riches
State: West Virginia
County: Fayette County
Founded: 1893
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Railroad hub
Thurmond Depot was once the busiest station on the C&O Railroad, shipping more coal than any other. The Dunglen Hotel hosted a legendary 14-year poker game. Today, Amtrak trains still stop, and the NPS runs a visitor center.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Richest C&O depot
- 14-year poker game
- Amtrak still stops
Location
Address: Thurmond Depot, WV (New River Gorge NP)
Coordinates: 37.9667, -81.0833