These 8 Unbelievable Ruins In West Virginia Will Transport You To The Past
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Tammy Marie Rose
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West Virginia has several standing reminders of the past. Ruins that have stood the test of time to remain tall and remind us of our humble beginnings. Here is a look at eight ruins in West Virginia that will transport you to the past.
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This once glorious church was built in 1852. During the Civil War the church was used as a hospital and a barracks. It was abandoned in 1895 in pretty much the same condition it is in today.
The chapel was built by devout followers in 1798. It was the first called the English Church, then the Berkeley Church.
This iron furnace was built in Quinnimont in 1870. The very first coal shipped from the New River Coalfield in 1873 was mined in Quinnimont.
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The Henry Clay Furnace was built between 1834 and 1836. It is 30 feet tall. It is believed that the furnace operated until 1868. It is among a handful of iron furnaces still standing in West Virginia.
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The Pulp and Paper Mill in Cass was once a symbol of economic power. The mill was in operation from 1908-1922. The mill building suffered through two fires in 1978 and 1982. Today only twisted metal, cracked cement and rusted equipment remain.
Stotesbury was once a booming coal town built in the early 1930s. It was operated by the EE White Coal Company. Mining ended in Stotesbury in 1938. The Stotesbury Community church is still active, but the town itself is only ruins.
The Kaymoor mine and coal town have long been abandoned. Built in 1899, at one time the town was thriving. The town began to dissolve in the early 1950s. The Kaymoor Mine operated until 1962. At one time it had 101 coke ovens. During its operation the Kaymoor Mine was one of the most profitable mines in the region.
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Pinnacle rock is a towering, unusual sandstone formation. Many people believe that Pinnacle Rock is a ruin from an ancient civilization. Arrowheads and fossils are commonly found in the area.
Ruins are tokens of our past. These still standing ruins are reminders of our rich heritage and humble beginnings.
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