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    #18 Best Public Elementary Schools in West Virginia.

    Crescent Elementary School

    Raleigh County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-5,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I attended Crescent Elementary as a child. I had the best teachers who helped shape me into the student I am today. They were always extremely helpful and precise in the way that they taught, which….

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    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 342,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  2. Maxwell Hill Elementary School

    Raleigh County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-5,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says I attended Maxell Hill Elementary from preschool to 5th grade. My experience was awesome. The teachers were some of the best that I have ever had. It is a majority white school and I am a black….

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    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 219,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  3. Stanaford Elementary School

    Raleigh County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

    Students: 231,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  5. Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School

    Raleigh County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: C+,

    Students: 246,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  6. Mabscott Elementary School

    Raleigh County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-5,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Middle School Student says Oh I loved it. Had great 5th grade teachers and I wish they go up to 8th grade so I can go there forever!! Great everything I tottaly reccomend it to you.

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    Overall Niche Grade: C+,

    Students: 256,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  7. Beckley Elementary School

    Raleigh County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: C,

    Students: 323,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  8. Stratton Elementary School

    Raleigh County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: C,

    Students: 236,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

  9. New River Primary School

    Fayette County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-2,

    Students: 669,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  10. New River Intermediate School

    Fayette County Schools, WV,

    3-5,

    Students: 631,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  12. Ridgeview Elementary School

    Raleigh County Schools, WV,

    PK, K-5,

    Students: 459,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

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    High Schools located in Raleigh County, WV

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    School Type City Students Student to Teacher Ratio Free or Reduced Lunch

    Academy Of Careers And Technology

    		Public Beckley, WV 0.0

    Beckley Center

    		Public Beckley, WV 23 87%

    Gene Sparado Regional Juvenile Center

    		Public Mount Hope, WV 11 73%

    Greater Beckley Christian School

    		Private Prosperity, WV 297 16. 0

    House Of Prayer Christian Academy

    		Private Sophia, WV 28 14.0

    Independence High School

    		Public Coal City, WV 628 13.8 56%

    Liberty High School

    		Public Glen Daniel, WV 557 13.3 56%

    Mt Tabor Christian School

    		Private Beckley, WV 20 7. 0

    Raleigh-boone Technical Center

    		Public Whitesville, WV

    Shady Spring High School

    		Public Shady Spring, WV 849 14.4 44%

    Woodrow Wilson High School

    		Public Beckley, WV 1,351 16.1 54%

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    Raleigh County, WV public high schools and Raleigh County, WV private high schools are listed below with information to help you choose the best school.

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    Number of Schools

    Number of Schools in Nearby Counties
    Number of Schools
    Raleigh County 11
    Fayette County 10
    Boone County 8
    Mercer County 7
    Summers County 3
    Wyoming County 3
    Number of Schools in Raleigh County Compared Statewide

    Raleigh County has 11 school(s)

    Number of Schools
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    Raleigh County 11.5
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    2
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    Student Enrollment

    Student Enrollment in Nearby Counties
    Student Enrollment in Nearby Counties
    Raleigh County 3764
    Mercer County 2895
    Fayette County 2532
    Boone County 1654
    Wyoming County 1175
    Summers County 488
    Number of Students in Raleigh County Compared Statewide

    Raleigh County has 3,764 students(s)

    Number of Schools
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    Raleigh County 3815
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    843.5
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    658.5
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    423.5
    401.5
    326
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    Student Teacher Ratio

    Student Teacher Ratio in Nearby Counties
    Student Teacher Ratio in Nearby Counties
    Summers County 9.83691
    Fayette County 14. 2527
    Wyoming County 16.5247
    Raleigh County 17.1342
    Mercer County 18.8533
    Boone County 20.3868
    Student Teacher Ratio in Raleigh County Compared Statewide

    Raleigh County has a 17.1 student teacher ratio

    Student Teacher Ratio in Raleigh County Compared Statewide
    7.418455
    10.92705
    11.43065
    12.0158
    12.2233
    13.2287
    13. 4732
    13.7113
    13.89945
    13.96275
    14.2
    14.22635
    14.2928
    14.4135
    14.5891
    14.7895
    15.1901
    15.47745
    15.57235
    16.18315
    16.5003
    16. 5405
    Raleigh County 16.8693
    19.23405
    20.18965
    22.6245
    28.9181

    Free and Reduced Lunch Percentage

    Free and Reduced Lunch Percentage in Nearby Counties
    Free and Reduced Lunch Percentage in Nearby Counties
    Mercer County 0.3765
    Summers County 0.3770
    Fayette County 0.3799
    Wyoming County 0.3881
    Boone County 0.4317
    Raleigh County 0. 4753
    Free and Reduced Lunch Percentage in Raleigh County Compared Statewide

    Raleigh County has a 0.0% Free and Reduced Lunch Percentage

    Free and Reduced Lunch Percentage in Raleigh County Compared Statewide
    0.13425
    0.29125
    0.32905
    0.3443
    0.36605
    0.37355
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    0.3794
    0.38745
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    0.4323
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    0.44035
    0.44225
    0.4619
    Raleigh County 0.47545
    0.4783
    0.48165
    0.496
    0.51755
    0.55225
    0.57445
    0. 588
    0.6175

    Nearby Counties

    County Students Distance
    Raleigh County 3,764 0 miles
    Fayette County 2,532 20 miles
    Summers County 488 20 miles
    Wyoming County 1,175 20 miles
    Mercer County 2,895 30 miles
    Boone County 1,654 35 miles

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    25 Amazing Hidden Gems in West Virginia – Where-Cities

    Located in the Appalachian region of the United States of America, West Virginia is officially called the “Mountain State”. Neighboring Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, it is the 10th largest state in the nation, having gained statehood in 1863.

    West Virginia is the only US state that is wholly a member of the Appalachian Regional Commission and is therefore popularly called “Appalachia”. The majestic mountain hills and cool trout waters of the mountain state are famous for several outdoor activities and entertainment. nine0003

    It’s funny that West Virginia is the southernmost state in northern America and the northernmost state in the southern part, so you can never tell up from down!

    Did you know that May 10 is celebrated as Mother’s Day all over the world? Probably so. But did you know that this event was first celebrated in West Virginia on May 10, 1908?

    It is said that the West Virginians are so good at keeping secrets that for three decades they have managed to hide a two-story bunker that can be used to hide and survive if a nuclear attack ever occurs. Speaking of mysteries, let’s explore some of the hidden gems in West Virginia. nine0003

    1. Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, Rock

    Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, Rock / Forsaken Fotos / Flickr

    As the story goes, until 1783, Mercer County was inhabited by Native Americans, but an attempt by a European family to settle in the area caused unrest. One day, Mitchell Clay, the head of a European family, was on a hunting trip when a group of Native Americans killed his youngest son, stabbed his daughter, and burned his eldest son alive. To get revenge, Clay killed several Native Americans. nine0003

    A few centuries later, in the 1920s, businessman Conley T. Sneedov bought Clay’s land and built an amusement park. However, within a short period of time, a little girl died due to a swing accident, and in another case, a little boy drowned in the park’s pool.

    Four more died in various accidents in the park, after which the site was finally abandoned.

    Today, the site is haunted by several paranormal investigators and the ghosts of young children. nine0003

    2. Thurmond Ghost Town

    Thurmond Ghost Town (Thurmond) / DSBurnside / shutterstock

    Until 1921, there was no road in Thurmond, but only one rail line connecting the outside world with the prosperous coal depot of Thurmond . However, by the time the lane was built, most of the population had already left it.

    The prison complex was divided into four sections – the “Alamo” for the most ruthless inmates, the “highway” for the daily recruitment of prisoners, the “Rat Row” for heavy guarding of informers, and the “Hall of Honor” for well-behaved “trustees.” nine0003

    During its existence, the prison has experienced a total of 92 executions – 83 by hanging and 9 by electrocution.

    Today, the only inhabitants of the prison complex are the “Shadowman” (a legendary ghost), several spirits, and ghost hunters who love to explore the hundred-year-old prison.

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    3. Mothman Museum

    Mothman Museum, Point Pleasant / Gregory M. Davis Jr / shutterstock

    Between 1966 and 1967, residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia reported seeing a mysterious humanoid creature with red eyes and massive wings. The creature distinctly resembled a moth, and so it became known as the “mothman”.

    The Mothman Museum is a small museum with a showcase, considered to be the only collection of its kind in the world dedicated to the insect of the same name and the legendary Moth. Popular for decades, The Mothman has been the subject of many films (Moth Prophecy) and television shows. nine0003

    The museum exhibits newspaper clippings of the time, toys, mannequins and other similar items. The museum owner not only dedicated a book to the alleged Mothman, but also hosts an annual Mothman Festival.

    4. Congressional Fallout Shelter At The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulfur Springs

    Congressional Fallout Shelter At The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulfur Springs / Sean McGrath / Facebook

    Until 1992, the congressional fallout shelter, formerly known as Project X, Project Casper, and finally the Greek Island Project, remained a mystery to the general public. Built to protect the entire US Congress in the event of a nuclear event, the shelter is located under the Greenbrier resort.

    Surprisingly, the shelter was only for congressmen and their aides, while their family had to take refuge elsewhere.

    The shell corporation Forsyth Associates ran the nuclear bunker to maintain secrecy. The shelter had standard bunk beds, furniture, a TV, an incinerator, and a special room for unfortunate staff. nine0003

    Today, the bunker serves as the office of a data storage company and offers weekly guided tours.

    5. City of Nuttalburg

    Nuttallburg, Fayetteville / Bitmapped / Flickr

    John Nuttall, a coal prospector, foreseeing the city’s popularity in the coal industry, built a plant in Nuttallburg. About a hundred houses were built in the city and a large ore plant was built.

    In the 1920s, the thriving mining town was purchased by the Ford Motor Company, which used the full capacity of the mine to power its Michigan automobile plant. Ford expanded the shaft to a greater length, however, unfortunately, at 19In 28, the operation had to be stopped, most likely due to instructions from the railway.

    Today, the old mining complex and the ghost town that surrounds it remain abandoned, except for a few curious city explorers who enjoy the occasional hike around the area.

    6. Mystery Hole, Ansted

    Mystery Hole, Ansted / Mo Kaiwen 莫楷文 / Flickr

    What is America without its many thousands of roadside attractions and oddities that have entertained families for decades? In Anstead, West Virginia, a man named Donald Wilson opened a mysterious hole to the public at 1973 – He claims that the underground area works mostly against the rules of gravity.

    Inside the chambers, balls and water seem to roll uphill, people stand at an angle, and furniture rests on impossible surfaces. However, the room is not the only attraction in the area.

    Above ground, Wilson built a souvenir shop painted in the brightest colors and covered in strange but intriguing designs, such as a large gorilla hovering above the store and an old beetle crashing into the store. nine0003

    Today, new owners Will and Sandra Morrison run the store just as they did in the 1970s.

    7. New Vrindavan Palace Of Gold, Moundsville

    New Vrindaban Palace Of Gold, Moundsville / jmd41280 / Flickr

    Tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains, New Vrindavan is a religious community and unincorporated village owned and operated by a group “Hare Krishna”. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, was founded in 1968, and its inhabitants strive to practice and preserve the teachings of the Hindu Lord Shri Krishna.

    At its peak, the community had more than 400 permanent residents, although now only 100 people live in the village. The Golden Palace was built between the 1970s and 1980s by a group of untrained dedicated volunteers and cost approximately $600,000 in building materials, including onyx, teak marble, and some 22 carat gold leaves.

    Although Swami was accused of fraud and racketeering and sentenced to 20 years in prison at 1996, the current residents still continue to maintain their culture and religious beliefs as much as possible.

    8. New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville

    New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville / B Rosen / Flickr

    The New River Gorge Bridge is considered one of the best mega bridges in the world and is often considered a huge problem for other motorists. However, every year, on the third Saturday of October, the law allows anyone and everyone to jump from the bridge! nine0003

    Completed in 1977, the walkway connects both sides of the West Virginia Gorge and for several years was the longest of its kind in the world. Perched 876 feet above the rapids and 3,030 feet long, the stunning gorge bridge became a base jumper hotspot just two years after it opened to the public. Burton Ervin was the first person to discover this possibility and made the first base jump.

    Today Bridge Day is an annual event where a group of 450 selected BASE jumpers from across the country and the world gather here and jump off a bridge. nine0003

    9. Mount Wood Castle And Cemetery, Wheeling / tribbles1971 / Flickr

    Wheeling in West Virginia is notoriously rich in mythology. Obviously, at one time more millionaires lived in this city than anywhere else in America – merchants, magnates and gangsters.

    As the story goes, in 1925 Mount Wood Castle was owned by a doctor who wanted to turn it into a dream project for his wife. Unfortunately, the poor doctor became involved in the drug trade and was sent to prison before his project was completed. And his property was donated to the City of Wheeling. nine0003

    Mount Wood Cemetery is located next to the hotel and is the final resting place of several of the city’s original settlers. Some of the graves date back to the 1700s. Although most of the castle and cemetery are now in a dilapidated state, it is still a great sight to explore, especially for ghost hunters and urban explorers.

    10. Archive of the Afterlife, Moundsville

    Archive Of The Afterlife, Moundsville / Archive of the Afterlife “the National Museum of the Paranormal” / Facebook

    Dubbed the “National Museum of the Paranormal”, the afterlife archive is filled with artefacts related to history, and in some cases paranormal activity or the afterlife (of course!).

    Museum collections include the lost “Old Sparky” execution cap, an execution chair used in the West Virginia State Penitentiary, battle-damaged World War II relics, and a huge room filled with objects allegedly haunted or cursed. Some of the haunted items on display are more “charged” than others, the museum claims, such as the execution cap, Annie’s portrait, and a tainted stuffed doll. nine0003

    Other items on display at the Afterlife Archive include embalming tables, service boxes, and a number of signs and promotional brochures for various funeral homes in the area.

    11. Curious Rock, Spencer

    Curious Rock, Spencer / John W. Dixon Jr. / Facebook

    A 20-foot table rock formation in Spencer, West Virginia, has baffled onlookers for centuries – some say it’s a geological formation, others say it could be an ancient Native American totem. nine0003

    A two-hour walk will take you to a curious rock that looks like “God” meditating on top of a mountain with a large stone cap.

    Although there is no certainty when these rocks were formed, there is at least a definitive name for this type of rock formation, “table rock formation”, as opposed to “turnip” or “jug.”

    The rock and surrounding area is open to the public, but the current landowner is still trying to get definitive information about the rock’s age and history. nine0003

    12. Spruce Knob, Riverton

    Spruce Knob, Riverton / Jon Bilous / shutterstock

    Spruce Knob, the summit of Spruce Mountain, at 4,863 feet is the highest point in West Virginia and is surrounded by dense spruce.

    You can reach the summit via hiking trails, as well as a paved road and enjoy the view of the summit from the stone observation tower. There is also a picnic area and a toilet at the top.

    The term “knob” is primarily used to refer to the highest point on the ridge in the southern Appalachians. From the top of the mountain, there is a picturesque view of the German Valley and the North Fork to the east and the Allegheny Plateau to the west. Spruce Knob is also the highest peak on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. nine0003

    Reportedly, the mountain top is covered in 180 inches of snow and makes approaching roads nearly impossible to access from autumn to spring.

    13. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

    Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (Cass) / Carol Ann Mossa / shutterstock

    Located in Cass, West Virginia Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is a state park that includes 11 mile railroad, the former town of the Cass Company, and a section of Bald Pen, the highest point of Mount Back Allegheny. nine0003

    Founded in 1901, the city was designed to serve the state pulp and paper company city to bring lumber and other products to and from the Cass Mill. Once the mill was considered the largest of its kind in the world.

    In 1942 the mill and town were sold to the timber company Mower, but both were closed for business in 1960 as a result of the rapid decline in the lumber industry in the area.

    Today the State Park Railroad consists of old converted log cars that operate on the same track as the 1901 year. You can take a two-hour round trip to Whittaker Station, a five-hour round trip to Bald Pen, or a five-hour round trip to the ghost town of Spruce.

    14. Berkeley Springs Castle

    Berkeley Springs Castle (Berkeley Springs) / jmd41280 / Flickr

    Samuel Taylor Suite was lucky in many ways (politics, business, distillery), but love was not one of them. His first wife died in childbirth and his second wife left him after 20 years of marriage. However, he was not one to give up. In 1883 he married Rose Pelham and decided to build a castle for his beloved wife. nine0003

    The castle overlooked the famous resort town of Berkeley Springs and was, in fact, the place where the couple first met. Sweet laid the foundation stone for the castle of his dreams in 1885, however, sadly, he passed away in 1888 before the castle was completed.

    After Suit’s death, Rosa continued to build the castle and it was completed by 1891 and lived a luxurious life. It turned out that she did not expect that the money could run out, which happened, and in 1913 Berkeley Springs Castle was publicly auctioned off. nine0003

    Today the castle can be rented as a place for events.

    15. Kenova’s Pumpkin House

    Kenova’s Pumpkin House (Kenova) / frankpierson / Flickr

    Located in the Far West of West Virginia, Kenova is a city of 3,000 residents, but every year when Halloween comes, the city also becomes a home for 3,000 pumpkins, which are used to decorate the former mayor’s historic home for a grand Halloween extravaganza.

    Rick Griffith, the former mayor, owns a Queen Anne-style house on Beach Street, Kenova, and every year he spends the three weeks before Halloween to decorate his house with pumpkins. nine0003

    Griffith also owns the town’s pharmacy, Griffith & Fell Pharmacy. Apparently, the tradition started here at the pharmacy with just four pumpkins. At that time he lived at the very top of the pharmacy. Eventually Griffith moved into the house with his family and the number of pumpkins grew to 500, then 1000, and by 2000 the number had risen to 2000. The volunteers involved in the decoration wanted to stop at 2000, but Griffith insisted on making 3000 – one pumpkin per inhabitant.

    No fee or donation is required to visit the house, which has been a popular attraction in the area for almost three decades. nine0003

    16. George Washington’s Bathtub

    George Washington’s Bathtub, Berkeley Springs / jeffcovey / Flickr

    Virginia. Eventually, he bought a property in the city and continued to visit the “bath” for relaxing baths.

    Before the modern baths surrounded them in the 1780s, the primitive warm springs were hollowed-out trenches filled with fresh water kept at a constant temperature of 72 degrees and lined with sand and stones. Men and women had separate bath times and privacy was maintained. nine0003

    Although the stone structure has not been the same since the time of George Washington, today the bath attracts tourists and locals alike. Every year in mid-March, a holiday is celebrated to commemorate the day the first president of the United States of America first visited the country in 1748.

    17. Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

    Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Beckley / bobistraveling / Flickr founded around 1889years and intended for use as a drift mine. The development of the mine began in 1905, and it was first put into operation in 1906 for the transport of coal.

    Unfortunately, in 1953 the mine closed for business and was bought by the City of Beckley.

    The Coal Mine exhibition was founded in 1962 and for the first time was entirely devoted to the study of coal mining. The exhibit includes 1,500 feet of restored walkways and 3,000 feet of historic walkways.

    Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988, the Coal Mine exhibit offers daily tours of the area and a history lesson on Appalachian coal mining.

    18. Alderson Academy

    Alderson Academy, Alderson / Don Stanley / Facebook

    First opened in 1901, Alderson Academy serves as a private school for the city’s young children. During a period when education was limited to a privileged minority, the school was a huge success, but only for a short period of time, as free public schools soon began to appear. nine0003

    In 1911, the school was taken over by the West Virginia Baptist General and renamed Alderson Baptist Academy. However, it still tried to function. At some point during that time, someone suggested changing it to a junior college offering two-year college-level programs.

    After several more attempts throughout the 1900s, the academy served as rental housing until the 1990s, but today the building is in a dilapidated state with collapsed floors and completely inaccessible areas. nine0003

    19. Green Bank

    Green Bank (Green Bank: A Town for ‘Wi-Fi Refugees’, Green Bank) / John M. Chase / shutterstock

    In this overly social and highly connected world, don’t we all want to get away sometimes from all this?

    Green Bank, West Virginia is a rural town nestled in the Appalachian hills that is designed for those who suffer from “electromagnetic hypersensitivity”. In other words, the city provides a breather for all those who want to stay away from the all-consuming social world that surrounds us all day, every day. nine0003

    Residents of the city are not only disturbed, but also physically affected by all the electromagnetic interference that can be found outside the city. Therefore, they were grouped into the category “Wi-Fi Refugees.

    Paradoxically, Green Bank houses the world’s largest fully directional telescope, yet any and all communications, such as police and fire radio communications, must be strictly regulated and coordinated with the scientists at the research station. nine0003

    While most explorers visit the city to observe signals from space, most come here to take refuge in the city, which falls under the national radio silence zone.

    20. Philippi Mummies

    Philippi Mummies (Mummies Of Philippi, Philippi) / Kathy Secor / Facebook

    Graham Hamrick spent several years practicing the technique of embalming fruits and vegetables before he was convinced that he could try it on real corpses. The process, contrary to what people expected, worked. nine0003

    As soon as Hamrick finished mummifying the corpses, they went to PT Barnum’s circus. Attracted by the embalming procedure, the Smithsonian Institution offered to put his mummies on display, on the condition that Hamrick would share his secret procedure with the Institute. But Hamrik rejected this offer.

    Two female corpses now rest with the mummies of Philippi, although there is no certainty that these are genuine Hamrik’s handmade mummies. One of the women (judging by her brother’s letter), mostly wooden and hairless, is a former inmate of the Weston Lunatic Asylum. nine0003

    21. Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville

    Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville / suemruth / Flickr

    Conveniently located in Moundsville, West Virginia, Grave Creek Mound may seem like an unremarkable grassy mound, but on in fact, it is a prehistoric burial site, believed to be the largest of its kind in the United States of America.

    Formed over a century ago, Grave Creek Mound is dated to 250-150 BC. e. and contains the remains of the prehistoric inhabitants of West Virginia. The researchers claim that the formation of 69-foot hill took about 60,000 tons of earth!

    Originally discovered in the late 1700s by Joseph Tomlinson, an English immigrant who built his home directly opposite the Mound, the human remains buried in the Mound were actually discovered by his descendant Jesse, who dug tunnels in the Mound and found two burial chambers.

    Today, adjacent to Grave Creek Mound is a museum and research center dedicated to the discovery and study of the prehistoric burial. nine0003

    22. John Brown’s Fort, Harpers Ferry

    John Brown’s Fort, Harpers Ferry / Jon Bilous / shutterstock

    October 16, 1859 John Brown gathered 22 people, including his three sons and five black men, and declared war on the Harpers Ferry Federal Complex to avenge the practice of slavery. The plan was simply to seize all the weapons and ammunition from the complex and use it to equip the abolitionist army to fight slavery. nine0003

    Brown and his gang successfully completed their mission, but the next morning they were discovered by the militia, who surrounded the group and cut off their only escape route. Left with no other choice, Brown took nine hostages from the federal robbery complex and held them in a smaller engine room inside the building. This building later became known as John Brown’s Fort.

    After a treacherous struggle between the two sides, Brown was finally captured and executed in 1859. Two years later, at 19In 1961, the civil war began, and to this day Brown’s act is regarded as a stepping stone to a historic war.

    23. World’s Largest Teapot, Chester

    World’s Largest Teapot, Chester / Dougtone / Flickr

    The 14-foot-tall, 14-foot-diameter teapot was installed sometime around 1900 as an advertisement for Hires Root Beer in Pennsylvania and housed a small gift shop that also sold drinks to patrons.

    However, in 1980 the kettle was closed for business, and ten years later it was moved to its current location. A new spout and new floor were added, and the “handle” glass ball on the teapot was replaced with a gold basketball.

    Beloved and supported by the people of Chester, West Virginia, the structure has been honored as the world’s largest teapot since 2015. Almost 50 years later, the “teapot” was reopened to sell soft drinks to visitors.

    Today, the world’s largest teapot stands alongside a small creamer and attracts visitors from all directions. nine0003

    24. Whipple Company Store, Scarbro

    Whipple Company Store, Scarbro / Caryn Utz / Facebook

    Located right in the middle of the Appalachian mining country, the Whipple Company Store is an unusual warehouse built in 1890 by a coal company. as the headquarters for all its social, financial and logistical activities.

    Built in an octagonal shape, the store functioned until 1954. It changed hands several times after that before being acquired by a local couple in 2006. The purpose of the spouses was to change its original purpose and use it for educational purposes. nine0003

    Most of us ignore the fact that the abundance of coal and the coal trade is what helped build the United States of America. In addition, the Whipple store is dedicated to the role of coal in transforming the history of the country and the people and families involved in the trade.

    25. Birthplace Of The Steamboat, Shepherdstown

    Birthplace Of The Steamboat, Shepherdstown

    As most of us know, the inventor of the steamboat is Robert Fulton.