The Boomtown of Thurmond

<p>The town of Thurmond, West Virginia was strategically built on the C&O Railroad line to serve the numerous coal mines surrounding the New River Gorge. What began as a small community quickly grew into a prosperous boomtown; however, as the coal industry gradually gave way to oil, the town of Thurmond faded away and its historic buildings and business district left abandoned.</p> <p><em>This week’s episode is made possible through the support of the</em> <a href="https://herosoapcompany.com/discount/Gothic">Hero Soap Company</a>. <em>Use the code: <strong>GOTHIC</strong> to receive 10% off a “sud-scription” today and get all-natural, handmade soap delivered to your door every month.</em></p> <p><strong>Still want more Southern Gothic?</strong> Consider becoming a <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/southerngothicmedia">Patreon Supporter</a> to receive access to the limited series <strong>Southern Gothic: The Monsters!</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href= "https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/">SouthernGothicMedia.com</a></li> <li><strong>Merch Store:</strong> <a href= "https://teespring.com/stores/southern-gothic-the-podcast">Teespring.com/southern-gothic-the-podcast</a></li> <li><strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SouthernGothicMedia/">@SouthernGothicMedia</a></li> <li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/southerngothicmedia/">@SouthernGothicMedia</a></li> <li><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href= "https://twitter.com/sogopodcast">@SoGoPodcast</a></li> </ul>