Before his 47 years as a senator, he served as the 103rd governor of South Carolina from 1947 to 1951. Thurmond was officially a member of the Democratic Party in the Senate until 1964, …

Dec 16, 2025 · Thurmond, West Virginia, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is in the heart of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The Thurmond Depot now …

Welcome to Thurmond, West Virginia, a hidden gem in the heart of the New River Gorge National Park. Once a booming coal and railroad town, Thurmond now stands as a preserved historic …

Nov 4, 2025 · Thurmond, West Virginia, is a charming destination that combines rich history with stunning natural beauty. This ghost town, once alive with activity from coal mining, now offers …

3 days ago · Strom Thurmond was an American politician who was a prominent states’ rights and segregation advocate. He ran for the presidency in 1948 on the Dixiecrat ticket and was one of …

Jul 10, 2025 · While many sites claim Thurmond to be a ghost town, people still live here. It has a few permanent residents, and that population increases every tourist season when the New …

Following military duty in the Pacific and European theaters during World War II, where he participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy and earned a Purple Heart, Thurmond served …

Location of Thurmond in Fayette County, West Virginia. Thurmond is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States, on the New River. The population was recorded as 5 in the 2020 …

Coal trains still thunder through the valley, echoing the town’s storied past. Though quieter than it once was, Thurmond stands as a powerful reminder of Appalachian grit, industrial heritage, …

16 hours ago · TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — The University of Alabama Police Department has named longtime law enforcement executive Scott Thurmond as its new …