Fayette County, WV Center

Sleeping Quarters: Classroom sleeping with window AC units. You will need to bring an air mattress or cot, pillow, and sleeping bag. You are welcome to bring additional box fans if desired

Cafeteria/Kitchens: Dining Hall

Bathrooms/Showers: There are bathrooms in the main building and gymnasium. Showers are located in the locker rooms off the gym.

Recreation Space: The gym and fields will be available for recreation space when there are not scheduled events. The dining hall also serves as indoor rec space

Closest Medical Facility: New River Health | Fayetteville 515 W Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV

One-page fact sheet on the county

Population: 39,072

Terrain: Mountainous, home to the New River Gorge National River

County Seat: Fayetteville, WV

Major Employers: Education, Medical Facilities, Recreational Activities

Per Capita Income: $24,818

Percent Living Below Poverty Line: 20%

Interesting Facts: Fayette County is home to Hawks Nest State Park, Babcock State Park, and the New River Gorge National Park. Bridge Day is an event that occurs every October where they close down the New River Gorge Bridge and have a festival that includes people jumping off the bridge with parachutes. Also, New River Gorge has recently been name d a new national park. Fayette County has a deep history of coal mining, but tourism has taken a strong hold in recent years. For more on the tourism side, check out some highlights of the area here.

For more on the tourism side, check out some highlights of the area here