1.75 acres
Built in 1925
Okay, so this isn’t a spooky “house.” And, quite frankly, it’s probably not even inhabitable. Buuuuut, I think this nearly 100 year-old company store from the heyday of the West Virginia coal boom is pretty amazing. It’s super gothic with insane stonework and could be someone’s 1.75-acre spooky playground. Any takers?
Here’s the realtor’s description.
“The Historic Itmann Company Store in Wyoming Co., Mullens WVA West Virginia Landmark for sale. Located in Wyoming County is the Itmann Company Store. Just west of Mullens in the town of Itmann is the former company store of the Pocahontas Fuel Company. It is one of the most spectacular remnants of the coal boom era in the entire state. The town of Itmann, named after Isaac T. Mann. Isaac T. Mann-principal shareholder of Pocahontas Fuel and President of the Bank of Bramwell. The Pocahontas No. 3 mine started production in 1917. The company store was designed by noted coalfield architect Alex B. Mahood and constructed between 1923 and 1925 by Italian immigrant stonemasons. Stone for the project was cut from cliffs across the Guyandotte River and hauled to the site. As was often the case, this company store was located in the middle of the town and served multiple purposes. It was here that residents purchased food, clothing, household goods, furniture, and even caskets. In addition to providing a store for the miners and families, the building housed the general offices of Pocahontas Fuel, a post office, a doctor’s office, a pool room, and a barbershop. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Deed Information: DB 387 Pg. 631 Wyoming County, West Virginia Acreage: 1.75 acres +/- Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes: Wyoming County (55), West Virginia Slab Fork District (10) Tax Map 1 Parcel 100; Class 3; 2022 Real Estate Taxes: $901.30.”
