Nuttallburg, West Virginia facts for kids
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Nuttallburg, West Virginia
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 Nuttallburg, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Nuttallburg, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1556160 |
Nuttallburg (also called Brown) was a small, undeveloped area in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was named by an English explorer, John Nuttall, who found coal there. Nuttallburg used to have its own post office, but it closed in 1955. Today, no one lives there, making it a ghost town. It is located right outside of Winona.
History of Nuttallburg
Nuttallburg was built along the New River. It was created to provide homes for workers who mined coal. This coal was then sold to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, a large train company.
Henry Ford's Connection
A famous American businessman, Henry Ford, once owned part of the coal mine in Nuttallburg. He built a huge conveyor belt system. This system helped move coal from the mine down to the river and the railroad tracks below. This made it easier and faster to transport the coal. However, Henry Ford sold his share of the mine in 1928. The coal production in Nuttallburg completely stopped in 1958.
Nuttallburg Today
Even though no one lives in Nuttallburg anymore, the area is still important. It is now part of the Nuttallburg Coal Mining Complex and Town Historic District. This district is a special historical area. It is also included within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This means the old town and its mining history are protected for people to visit and learn about.
