Sunset is a ghost town in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The community was located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northeast of Minnehaha Springs. Sunset appeared on USGS maps as late as 1901. The community lies west of Sunrise, Virginia, hence the name.
The town was founded in the late 1800s by a group of settlers who were drawn to the area by the timber and mineral resources. The town had a post office, a general store, and a few other businesses. However, the town's population began to decline in the early 1900s, as the timber and mineral resources were depleted. The post office closed in 1918, and the last remaining resident left the town in the 1950s.
Today, Sunset is a ghost town. The only remaining structures are a few foundations and a few old cemetery markers. However, the town's name still appears on maps, and it is a popular destination for hikers and history buffs.
If you are interested in visiting Sunset, you can find it by following these directions:
- From Marlinton, WV, take WV-39E for 3.7 miles.
- Turn left onto Frost Road and follow it for 1.1 miles.
- The town site will be on your right.
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