Thurmond
5 Residents
State: West Virginia
County: Fayette County
Founded: 1873
Abandoned: 1950s
Peak Population: 500
Thurmond was a booming railroad town shipping coal from the New River Gorge. Now part of New River Gorge National Park, the town has about 5 permanent residents. The depot is a visitor center.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- About 5 residents
- In New River Gorge NP
- Historic depot preserved
Location
Address: Thurmond, West Virginia
Coordinates: 37.9586, -81.0789