By Isaac Fornarola   Thurmond is a formerly-thriving coal mining town in Fayette County, West Virginia. In its heyday, it was one of the most prosperous and active towns in the region, producing more revenue from coal than Cleveland, Ohio. But by the mid-20th century, Thurmond was all-but abandoned. Today, only five residents remain. Researching … Continue reading Confederate Cousins and Coal: Tracing the Thurmond Family Lineage