Downtown Gassaway Braxton County, West Virginia Gassaway is a town in Braxton County, West Virginia, incorporated in 1905 and named for Senator Henry Gassaway Davis. It grew as a railroad hub for the Coal & Coke Railroad, becoming a key stop between Elkins and Charleston, and is known for its small-town charm, rich railroad history, and proximity to outdoor recreation like the Elk River. [History and Growth] ●Railroad Boom: The town's development was spurred by the Coal & Coke Railroad, which es

Benham, Kentucky: “The Little Town That Coal Built” | Real Appalachia Join us as we explore Benham, Kentucky, one of Harlan County’s most fascinating and best-preserved coal camp towns. Tucked deep in the Cumberland Mountains near the Virginia border, Benham was founded in the early 1900s by International Harvester as a model coal town complete with sturdy homes, a grand company store, and community buildings that still stand today. In this video, we walk the streets of this remarkable town and

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