2. This was considered “King of the coalfields.” Everyday, 3 trains with
300 cars of coal leave McDowell County.

3. This was considered “King of the coalfields.” Everyday, 3 trains with
300 cars of coal leave McDowell County.

5. McDowell County, West Virginia- Poorest county in WV and the 5th
poorest county in the United States

7. dozens of families weekly drink
Fresh mountain spring from this spring

9. Homelessness is not a big problem, but quality of housing
is a bigger problem.

10. Many historic buildings and other infrastructure in the surrounding
communities are in danger of falling apart

11. Many historic buildings and other infrastructure in the surrounding
communities are in danger of falling apart

12. All over Appalachia, people of all ages find anyplace they can to raise
their families

13. All over Appalachia, people of all ages find anyplace they can to raise
their families

15. “This looks like a third This is just another location in
the local area where families
world country” have lived