You don't stumble onto Wyndal by accident. That's rather the point. Wyndal is an unincorporated community and coal town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Their post office closed in 1930.
Fayette County holds 59 documented ghost towns, including Ames, Bachman, Beury — Wyndal keeps them company on the map.
The story of Wyndal
West Virginia's ghost towns are coal company towns, owned outright by the mine and abandoned the same way.
Wyndal is an unincorporated community and coal town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Their post office closed in 1930.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Wyndal 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Wyndal 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 Wyndal is roughly 38.2144, -81.1819 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Wyndal FAQs
01Where is Wyndal located?
02What county is Wyndal in?
03What is the history of Wyndal?
04What remains at Wyndal today?
05Can you visit Wyndal?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Wyndal, West Virginia”), CC BY-SA.
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