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["These photos of Milton, West Virginia were taken on a tour lead by Milton native Rick Wilson, of sites in the life of and that inspired stories by hometown writer Breece DJ Pancake. State folklorist Emily Hilliard wrote about the experience for the Fall 2021 issue of Oxford American, adapted from a chapter in her forthcoming book to be published by the University of North Carolina Press. Read the essay here: https://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-114-fall-2021/something-deeply-rooted"]

1. The old foundation of the depot thought to have been the inspiration for the setting of Breece D'J Pancake's "Trilobites"

Identifier:
4224.MiltonBreecePancakeTour.Photo.014.10.14.19
Title:
The old foundation of the depot thought to have been the inspiration for the setting of Breece D'J Pancake's "Trilobites"
Date:
2019-10-14
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Pancake, Breece D'J, 1952-1979, Railroads, and Milton (W. Va.)
Location:
Milton (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

2. Railroad tracks in Thurmond, which were once part of the C&O line, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.001.3.9.16
Title:
Railroad tracks in Thurmond, which were once part of the C&O line, 1 of 2
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Thurmond Passenger Depot and Offices (Thurmond, W. Va.), New River Gorge National River (W. Va.), and Railroads
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

3. Railroad tracks in Thurmond, which were once part of the C&O line, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.002.3.9.16
Title:
Railroad tracks in Thurmond, which were once part of the C&O line, 2 of 2
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
New River Gorge National River (W. Va.), Railroads, and Thurmond Passenger Depot and Offices (Thurmond, W. Va.)
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

4. New River Banking and Trust building in Thurmond, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.005.3.9.16
Title:
New River Banking and Trust building in Thurmond, 1 of 2
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Railroads and New River Gorge National River (W. Va.)
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

5. New River Banking and Trust building in Thurmond, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.006.3.9.16
Title:
New River Banking and Trust building in Thurmond, 2 of 2
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
New River Gorge National River (W. Va.) and Railroads
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

6. National Bank of Thurmond building

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.007.3.9.16
Title:
National Bank of Thurmond building
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Railroads, New River Gorge National River (W. Va.), and Thurmond Passenger Depot and Offices (Thurmond, W. Va.)
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

7. Thurmond coal tipple in black and white

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.008.3.9.16
Title:
Thurmond coal tipple in black and white
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Coal mines and mining, New River Gorge National River (W. Va.), and Railroads
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

8. Coal tipple and railroad tracks in Thurmond

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.009.3.9.16
Title:
Coal tipple and railroad tracks in Thurmond
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Thurmond Passenger Depot and Offices (Thurmond, W. Va.), Railroads, and New River Gorge National River (W. Va.)
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

9. Railroad tracks in Thurmond

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.010.3.9.16
Title:
Railroad tracks in Thurmond
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Railroads, Thurmond Passenger Depot and Offices (Thurmond, W. Va.), and New River Gorge National River (W. Va.)
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)
["Thurmond is a former boom town on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and is an Amtrak stop. In 1986, the John Sayles film Matewan was filmed in Thurmond. Learn more about Thurmond on the New River National Park and Preserve website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/historyculture/thurmond.htmAnd via e-WV: https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/721"]

10. Thurmond town hall

Identifier:
4224.Thurmond.Photo.011.3.9.16
Title:
Thurmond town hall
Date:
2016-03-09
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
City halls, New River Gorge National River (W. Va.), and Railroads
Location:
Thurmond (W. Va.)