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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VZ5_thurmond-depot-historical_Thurmond-WV.html
The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Railway built this depot in 1904 to manage passengers and freight—mostly coal. This building replaced an earlier depot that burned the year before. The railroad was the only practical way in and out of New River…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VZ4_thurmonds-decline-historical_Thurmond-WV.html
Look down the railroad tracks. You might see a train coming. But if you do, you won't see an engine fueled by coal, belching smoke and steam, as you would have during Thurmond's heyday. Instead, you will see an engine powered with diesel fuel. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VZ3_the-heart-of-town-historical_Thurmond-WV.html
You are now in the heart of downtown Thurmond. In 1913 the Fayette Journal called Thurmond the "Biggest Little Town." Today it is difficult to imagine why. Just three buildings survive from Thurmond's once-thriving commercial district. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VZ2_the-railroad-was-the-town-historical_Thurmond-WV.html
The rails that you see here symbolize Thurmond's essence—the railroad. These rails were truly Thurmond's main street. Coal was king, but was worthless if it couldn't get to market. Workers in Thurmond's engine house kept the C&O Railway's co…
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