Our Top Abandoned Places in West Virginia

Our top abandoned places in West Virginia for Urban Exploring.

~Here is a short list of our top abandoned places in West Virginia for Urban Exploring.~

This list is not in any particular order and is only locations that have photographed in 360-degree spherical images. View our list of top abandoned locations in West Virginia that have been photographed in 360-degree spherical images or that we think are worth exploring. If you have any information to add to any of these locations, drop a comment below or send us an email. If you choose to go out and do some urban exploring in your area, here is a list of just a few safety tips for Urbex. Never been urban exploring? Don’t worry, we put together this page with some of our favorite urban exploring gear. Sign up to be a Gold member and get access to hundreds of locations with GPS coordinates.

► Lock No. 19

Lock No. 19 – Discover Lock No. 19 in Washington, WV—a historic, abandoned lock steeped in legend and perfect for urban exploring in West Virginia.

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► Mount Wood Overlook

Mount Wood Overlook – Discover the haunting beauty and rich history of Mount Wood Overlook in Wheeling, WV—a forgotten gem perfect for urban explorers.

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► West Virginia Penitentiary

West Virginia Penitentiary – Discover the West Virginia Penitentiary’s past: its building, management, struggles, and the court cases that resulted in its 1995 shutdown.

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► Nuttallburg Coal Tipple

Nuttallburg Coal Tipple – Explore the rich history of the Nuttallburg Coal Tipple in Fayetteville, WV, a symbol of America’s coal mining past, now a captivating historical site.

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► Coalwood High School

Coalwood High School – Discover the history and mystery of the abandoned Coalwood High School in West Virginia, a haunting reminder of a once-thriving coal mining community.

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► Red Ash Coke Ovens

Red Ash Coke Ovens – Explore the abandoned Red Ash Coke Ovens in West Virginia—a haunting relic of America’s industrial past, now reclaimed by nature.

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► Rush Run Coke Ovens

Rush Run Coke Ovens – Explore the abandoned Rush Run Coke Ovens in Fayetteville, WV—a haunting relic of industrial history and a must-visit for urban explorers.

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Top Abandoned Locations in the USA by State

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