Mullens in Wyoming County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Mullens

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019

1. Mullens Marker

Inscription. Settled by A.J. Mullins, 1894. Change in spelling by failure to dot the “i”. Center of Smokeless coal field. First commercial coal mine in this county was opened here in 1908. The Virginian Railroad reached the town, 1906. Incorporated, 1912.

Erected 1966 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 37° 34.71′ N, 81° 23.296′ W. Marker is in Mullens, West Virginia, in Wyoming County. It is at the intersection of Guyandotte Avenue (Route 16) and Dunman Street, on the left when traveling west on Guyandotte Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 Moran Ave, Mullens WV 25882, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Itmann Company Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Mullens Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mullens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Virginian Arrives (within shouting distance of this marker); The Richest Little Railroad in the World

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Captain J.F. Lyttle, Jr. Memorial Park & Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Mullens (approx. 0.6 miles away); Itmann (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mullens.

Other markers no longer nearby. Virginian Railway Motor Barn (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed); Virginian Railway Station (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. A copy of this marker can be found in front of Mullens City Hall.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 15, 2019

2. Mullens Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.