Bramwell, West Virginia Home of the Millionaires

My best friend in military school was from Bramwell. I spent a great deal of time with him and his family. I have so many wonderful memories of that family and town. How I wish I could go back in time 50 years.

I lived in Bramwell from age 11 until age 23. We spent our childhood riding dirt bikes and four wheelers making our own race tracks. Laying out on the abandoned train tracks with friends during the warm summer nights! Great memories there!

What a eerie looking town, no people in sight which is unusual, can you imagine how ghostly the town looks at night?

My wife and I visited Bramwell about 2 years ago. It's a beautiful town. The gentleman that owns the Perry House was sweeping the sidewalk and gutter in front of the house. We stopped and talked with him. He was the nicest guy you could ever want to meet. We also visited Pocahontas, VA and all the towns along Highway 52 from Bramwell to Iaeger, WV. We parked in the decaying old downtown of Iaeger and just sat there a while. I can not describe the feeling of just sitting there looking at all the abandoned commercial buildings. We stayed at the Elkhorn Inn & Theatre. Thanks for posting this video. I would love for you to post a video of Iaeger so I could share it with my friends. Thanks again. Paul from Springfield, TN

I know it had its heyday period, but I can easily see the potential in this beautiful little town with its many storefronts downtown. Rebuild it with an emphasis on the rich culture and arts of WV. Many of those stores downtown could be turned into eating and arts establishments with small performing arts facilities indoors and outside that will attract Appalachian folk, old time, bluegrass, jazz and classical musicians to the area. Others can be combination art galleries and co-op stores, similar to what Ashville, NC has developed. Saratoga, NY is an example of what can be done that way and could be another "sister city" partner in Bramwell's regrowth. Bramwell is such a pretty town. Good luck in the future!

I live in Tiptop Va. which is about 25 min away, and let me tell you all that dont know the area, Bramwell is a very beautiful place especially during Christmas and they do the Victorian house tours. Not sure if they are gonna do them this year with covid going around, but if yall need something to do I suggest that

I love the old country towns and just the feel of them! They say that the grass is always greener but depending on what you like it just might be!!!! These old towns had such a simple living to them and to me its much better than the big cities!

I visited my grandpa in Bramwell, just 2 weeks ago! Watching this video makes me want to go back there again! Bramwell is a cool and nice place if you want a peace of mind.

What a beautiful place. I love railroads . ❤️🚂

Nothing more beautiful than West Virginia.!!! ❤️

Born and raised in Morgantown. Its weird how all the small towns in different county's appear the same.

Hey ya'll my brother had a tv shop right down from Pinnacle Rock I think that's what it's called I saw a lot of big trucks come down that mountain scared the hell out of me his shop was Bernards TV that was 45 years ago since I've been there god bless from a Native Son west Virginia I left there 40 years ago miss it everyday

There is something about being in these old towns. Their old and dilapidated in some spots, still with that and the mountains around you, its strange but you feel at peace. Something there holds you for awhile and stays with you. The atmosphere is different, the air is different. Its all good. You might even want to stay. I tend to chalk it up to escapism. Id imagine in a place like this, you can really find yourself. No city BS no distractions. Just you, your little town and the wilderness. I love it. That feeling you get wondering around in a place like this seems to be that feeling of simplicity something we all naturally need. I really feel that this is how it was meant to be for all of us. This feeling is important.

Thank you Shane, again you have gone over and above to bring us another great video.

My parents went to Bramwell on their first date in 1940, before returning to Princeton to go see 'Gone With The Wind'. I've been there several times over the years for work.

West Virginia is so pretty.

Great video my friend... I use to live in charleston and I have never been to many of the wonderful places in the state.. I look forward to seeing some of these great places in West Virginia

Great work, Shane. Love seeing these old towns with rich history. I think they are forgotten about today and the kids today are not raised and taught the sacrifices that our ancestors made so we can live the lives we live today.

I love my state of west Virginia best state ever we love it just as it is practically the same as it was a hundred years ago

Thanks makes me homesick. Family from Clarksburg,wv.