This was considered “King of the coalfields.” Everyday, 3 trains with 300 cars of coal leave McDowell County.

This was considered “King of the coalfields.” Everyday, 3 trains with 300 cars of coal leave McDowell County.

McDowell County, West Virginia- Poorest county in WV and the 5th poorest county in the United States

dozens of families weekly drink from this springFresh mountain spring

Homelessness is not a big problem, but quality of housing is a bigger problem.

Many historic buildings and other infrastructure in the surrounding communities are in danger of falling apart

Many historic buildings and other infrastructure in the surrounding communities are in danger of falling apart

All over Appalachia, people of all ages find anyplace they can to raise their families

All over Appalachia, people of all ages find anyplace they can to raise their families

This is just another location in the local area where families have lived

“This looks like a third world country”