Monday, December 1, 2008

Pineville, WV

Pineville is located about 30 miles southwest of Beckley, Wv. It is rich in coal and natural gas. Submitted by Chase W.


Map of Pineville



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The high school baseball field was used by the Pineville High school and when the schools were consolidated into Wyoming East High School it was used by for a few years until a new field could be built on the school's property. The field is no longer in use.



The Pinnacle Drive-In was built in the 40's-50's and still serves the original chili recipe on it's hot dogs. The lady who prepares the chili today was preparing it when it opened. It is one of the few working Drive-Ins today.



Castle Rock is a rock structure that looks like a castle. You could walk/climb to the top of the rock and get a unique view of the town, but an accidental death caused the rock to be fenced off and off limits to the public.




The First United Methodist Church of Pineville is unique because of the hundred year old stained glass windows that depict various biblical scenes. They are the original windows.




The Wyoming County courthouse was built with stones that were carted in from another part of the state and displayed intricate masonery. It is one of the oldest courthouses in the state. John F. Kennedy was once on the steps, while addressing the town during a campaign stop.


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