What it's like in America's Poorest Region

A video on YouTube. In Travel, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

The creators travel through McDowell County, West Virginia, following the coal heritage road and meeting local residents, including a lifelong resident named Don who shares his life story and struggles.

From the video

Answers: What is life like in McDowell County, West Virginia today?

Appalachia coal heritage
McDowell County history
Bramwell ghost town
Pocahontas ghost town
Keystone ghost town
Coal mining decline

What it concludes

McDowell County has experienced a population decline of more than 82% over the last 70 years.
Bramwell was once known as the town of millionaires during the coal boom.
Company stores in West Virginia owned everything, leaving miners in permanent debt using company credits.
Don's perseverance and story serve as a beacon of hope and courage for everyone facing hardship.

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