Brink

West Virginia's ghost towns are coal company towns, owned outright by the mine and abandoned the same way.

Brink is an unincorporated community in Marion and Wetzel counties, West Virginia, United States. Brink is 8 miles (13 km) west of Mannington.

The on-the-ground condition of Brink is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Brink is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Brink is roughly 39.5481, -80.4928 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.