HISTORIC POCAHONTAS INC

POCAHONTAS, VA

Appalachian Gothic An abandoned church in Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia — Appalachian Gothic Credit: david_e_waldron

Historic Pocahontas Inc is a non-profit organization located in Pocahontas, Virginia, dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the town. The organization was established in 1989 and has since worked tirelessly to restore and maintain the town's historic landmarks, including the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine, the Pocahontas Cemetery, and the Pocahontas Railroad Depot.

The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine is a popular tourist attraction that allows visitors to experience what it was like to work in a coal mine during the early 1900s. The mine is located on the site of the original Pocahontas Mine, which was one of the most productive coal mines in the region.

The Pocahontas Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the town's early residents, including coal miners and their families. The cemetery is also home to several Civil War veterans and is a popular destination for history buffs.

The Pocahontas Railroad Depot was built in 1882 and served as a hub for the Norfolk and Western Railway. Today, the depot is home to the Pocahontas Exhibition Center, which hosts a variety of events and exhibits throughout the year.

Overall, Historic Pocahontas Inc is a vital organization that plays an important role in preserving the rich history and culture of Pocahontas, Virginia. Its efforts have helped to attract tourists and visitors to the town and have helped to ensure that future generations will be able to appreciate the town's unique heritage.

HISTORIC POCAHONTAS INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in POCAHONTAS VA. US MID #8405100632

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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PISGAH METHODIST CHURCH One of the oldest congregations in Tazewell County, The Pisgah Methodist Church was founded in 1793.

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Contact HISTORIC POCAHONTAS INC

HISTORIC POCAHONTAS INC
PO BOX 398
POCAHONTAS
VA
24635

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MID #	8405100632
Name	HISTORIC POCAHONTAS INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	541068267
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	37.305355, -81.345193
CODES	FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 185 US Census Tract: 020100 US Census Block: 1053