Powhatan is an unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States, located approximately one mile from Northfork. The community probably derived its name from the local Powhatan Coal Company. Wikipedia
 POWHATAN STORY - BY : BUDDY FRENCH
Powhatan Tavern owned by Trealy Vinton Pennington - Year 1951.
The home of of Trealy Vinton Pennington that was located beside RT. 52 next to the Catholic Church in Powhatan, WV has been removed and there is only a vacant lot beside the church as shown in a recent google map view.
Powhatan Tavern owned by Trealy Vinton Pennington.
Powhatan Tavern owned by Trealy Vinton Pennington.
Powhatan Tavern owned by Trealy Vinton Pennington.
Powhatan Tavern as once named "HUCKLEBERRY INN" sometime after the passing of the orignal owner, Trealy V. Pennington. Photograph is a recent view of the abandoned building.
Another recent view of the abandoned Powhatan Tavern located beside RT. 52, with the Church shown in the background.
"Sacred Heart Catholic Church" can be seen on the left in the photograph.
Recent view of Powhatan, WV "Sacred Heart Catholic Church" located beside RT. 52, a short distance from the abandoned Powhatan Tavern.
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