Jenkinjones, West Virginia | How Did This Happen?

Turning through the corners and hollers, you never know what youre going to find in this place. Abandoned, poverty stricken, and left to ruin is what comes to mind when I got here. Jenkinjones is located in McDowell County, West Virginia with a population of about 102. A very isolated area deep within the Appalachian Mountains, it used to be a flourishing coal camp area with many businesses and family homes. Now, very little of it is left. Many buildings and homes are uninhabitable and falling over. What's left is a grim reminder of what used to be. I do however still find this a beautiful and charmingly scenic area. Let's take a drive and check it out.

This is a documentary and is for educational purposes.