History

Town of Ansted

Your Hometown Mountain Heritage Destination

Text Box: Ansted’s unique geology and terrain made its place in history inevitable. From early explorers to civil war, Ansted took part in it all.

Text Box: The Birdman of West Virginia, Paul Peck set several milestones and records during his aviation career.

A compilation of photographs of Ansted, it’s history, it’s residents and structures can be viewed online using the link below.

Text Box: Sports figures from Ansted are known throughout the sports world.

Text Box: The bituminous coal industry played a significant role in the development of Southern West Virginia towns, including Ansted.

Early History of Ansted

Sports Heroes of Ansted

Power Point Pictorial History of Ansted

Ansted Resident, Paul Peck, Pioneer of Flight

The Town that Coal Built

History of Ansted and surrounding area

Text Box: A number of locations in Ansted are listed on the National Registry including the oldest surviving structure in Fayette County.

National Registry of Historic Places

African American Family Tree Museum

Open summer weekends and by appointment.

Call 304-658-5526 for information.

Antioch Baptist Church Museum

Open by appointment only.

Call 304-658-1667 for information.

Contentment Museum

Open irregular hours. To be sure you see this wonderful site, call

304-658-5695 for information.

Ansted Culture and Heritage Museum

Open weekdays 9-5 and by appointment. See the full history of northern Fayette County from the Native Americans through the coal industry. Call 304-658-5191.

Paul Peck Memorial

West Virginia’s first aviator can be discovered at the gazebo in the center of town. Open year-round.

Blue Smoke Salsa

See how the famous salsa is made by touring the factory.

Page-Vawter House

See this historic home brought back to life as it is saved from the brink of distinction. Visit the site online and in person.

Museums and Tours you won’t want to miss.

tyree tavern halfway house stagecoach stop