What Lies Beneath The Streets Of This West Virginia City Is Creepy Yet Amazing
Rachel Whetstone
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There are many beautiful places to visit in our beloved country, but few people know about these mysterious caverns in Charles Town, WV (not to be confused with the capital of Charleston) hidden underneath the city streets. Located in the Eastern Panhandle of the state, they were once a popular tourist attraction. Come along as we explore this natural phenomenon and the mysteries that they hold.
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Here’s a video about the history of the cave by historian Jim Surkamp.
Sadly, when the Great Depression hit the tourism industry, the cave was closed. For many years there were still entrances beneath certain buildings in town, but as those buildings were demolished, the entrances were sealed off.
However, for some the hope is that these caverns in Charles Town, WV might someday be restored as a tourist destination.
If you’re a fan of underground sites, be sure to read 12 Places In West Virginia That’ll Make You Wish You Lived Underground.
For those of you who like to hike, you can find some great trails in the area by going to the AllTrails website.
If you’re still in the mood for more West Virginia adventures, take a look at this video about the abandoned town of Thurmond:
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More To Love About West Virginia
Where can we find abandoned places in West Virginia?
- A TNT facility in Point Pleasant employed some 3,500 workers and manufactured 500,000 pounds of TNT daily during WWII.
- John's Episcopal Church in Harpers Ferry was once a thriving community church before it was damaged during the Civil War.
- The old Coalwood High School in Coalwood represents one of numerous structures in this once vibrant coal town founded in the early 1900s.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other fascinating abandoned places in West Virginia.
Where can we find botanical gardens in West Virginia?
- The Ritter Park Rose Garden in Huntington features over 3,000 roses and has been voted among the country's best rose gardens.
- West Virginia’s Core Arboretum in Morgantown is set on 91 spectacular acres of old growth forest.
- Sunshine Farm and Gardens in Renick showcases more than 10,000 kinds of plants from all over the world across a 60-acre botanic garden and arboretum expanse.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other beautiful botanical gardens in West Virginia.
Where can we find small towns in West Virginia?
- Lewisburg at one time was named one of the coolest small towns in America for its historic downtown, old cemeteries, and more.
- Harpers Ferry is one of the most popular tourist towns in West Virginia, as well as in the country, and is also designated as a National Historical Park.
- Point Pleasant is known for its beautiful river walk, historic sites, state park, museums and dozens of shops and restaurants.
Read on to learn more about some of the many charming small towns in West Virginia.