Thornwood/Dunlevie

 

Thornwood is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. It is located on the East Fork of the Greenbrier River, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east-northeast of Durbin.

The history of Thornwood is closely tied to the logging industry. In the late 19th century, the area was heavily forested and lumber companies began to move in. Thornwood was established as a logging camp in 1899. The town grew rapidly and by 1910, it had a population of over 1,000 people.

Thornwood had a post office from 1900 to 1917. The town also had a school, a church, and several stores.

The logging industry began to decline in the early 20th century, and Thornwood's population began to dwindle. By the 1930s, the town was almost deserted.

Today, Thornwood is a small community with a population of a few dozen people. There are a few businesses in town, including a general store, a restaurant, and a campground.

Thornwood is also a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The area is surrounded by national forests and there are many opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.

In 2021, Thornwood was designated as a historical district by the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office. This designation will help to preserve the town's heritage for future generations

• The name was changed to "Thornwood" in 1900 because of the abundance of thorn trees in the area.
• Thornwood was a thriving community in the early 1900s, with a population of over 1,000 people.
• The town had a post office, a school, a church, and several stores.
• The logging industry began to decline in the early 1920s, and Thornwood's population began to dwindle.
• By the 1950s, the town was almost deserted.
• In recent years, Thornwood has experienced a modest revival.
• The town is now a popular destination for outdoor recreation and tourism.

Some of the notable historical sites in Thornwood include:

• The Thornwood Methodist Church, which was built in 1903.
• The Thornwood School, which was built in 1905.
• The Thornwood General Store, which was built in 1907.
• The Thornwood Cemetery, which contains the graves of many of the town's early settlers.

Thornwood is a small community with a rich history. The town's heritage is preserved in its historic buildings and the stories of its people.

 

Dunlevie is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. It is located on the East Fork of the Greenbrier River, approximately 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Durbin.

The history of Dunlevie is closely tied to the logging industry. In the late 19th century, the area was heavily forested and lumber companies began to move in. Dunlevie was established as a logging camp in 1899. The town grew rapidly and by 1910, it had a population of over 500 people.

Dunlevie had a post office from 1899 to 1960. The town also had a school, a church, and several stores.

The logging industry began to decline in the early 20th century, and Dunlevie's population began to dwindle. By the 1930s, the town was almost deserted.

Today, Dunlevie is a small community with a population of a few dozen people. There is one business in town, a restaurant.

Dunlevie is also a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The area is surrounded by national forests and there are many opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.

Here are some of the notable historical sites in Dunlevie:

• The Dunlevie Methodist Church, which was built in 1903.
• The Dunlevie School, which was built in 1905.
• The Dunlevie Cemetery, which contains the graves of many of the town's early settlers.

Dunlevie is a small community with a rich history. The town's heritage is preserved in its historic buildings and the stories of its people.