On Glen Jean Lane (Local Road 94) at McKell Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Glen Jean Lane.
From 1909 to 1939, the Bank of Glen Jean provided financial power for the mines, towns, and people along Dunloup
Creek, shaping the lives of many in the New River coal fields. William McKell served as president for the bank's entire
existence . . . — — Map (db m165214) HM
On Main Street (County Road 25/9) just south of McKell Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The town of Glen Jean-and a small empire-began as a wedding gift. In 1870, Thomas McKell of Ohio received about 12,500 acres of
West Virginia land from his father-in-law. After geologists confirmed the presence of coal, McKell purchased another . . . — — Map (db m165216) HM
Directly across the street stood the Glen Jean Athletic Club. Alongside it was the ball bark. These, along with tennis and croquet courts, made Glen Jean a center for indoor and outdoor sports.
In New River’s coal towns, baseball was a major . . . — — Map (db m99966) HM
On Glen Jean Lane (Local Road 94) at McKell Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Glen Jean Lane.
In New River coal towns, baseball was a major part of social life. Fierce competition sometimes prompted coal companies
to hire workers, or pay them more, based upon athletic ability. Glen Jean teams played against other company town teams . . . — — Map (db m167363) HM
