Kimball, WV

united states

Kimball is a small coal mining town in McDowell County's mountainous terrain, accessible via US Route 52 along the Tug Fork River. The scenic highway connects to Interstate 77 near Princeton, about 30 miles northeast. Most visitors arrive from Bluefield to the south or Welch to the north, with limited EV charging available in this rural area. The old Norfolk Southern Railway line still runs through town, a lasting reminder of its coal shipping heritage.