Kanawha County, WV Center

Sleeping Quarters: Partially air-conditioned gymnasium and gym classrooms. You will need to bring your own air mattress or cot, pillow and sleeping bag. It is recommended to bring box fans!

Cafeteria/Kitchens: There is a large dining hall next to the kitchen in the church.

Bathrooms/Showers: There are locker rooms with bathrooms and showers located in the gymnasium

Recreation Space: The gym will be available for some use. Other recreation will be limited to the parking lot on the church grounds. “Magic Island” riverfront park is just a few blocks away.

Address: 1027 6th Street Charleston WV 25302 (Google Maps Link)

Sleeping Quarters: You will need to bring air mattresses or cots.

Cafeteria/Kitchens: Meals and EGs will happen at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church down the road.

Bathrooms/Showers: There are bathrooms located beside the gymnasium. There will be an ASP shower trailer parked outside.

Recreation Space: There is a dining hall for indoor gathering space and some field space outside, in addition to the gymnasium at Bream Memorial.

Closest Medical Facility: Med Express Urgent Care: 1416 Maccorkle Ave SW, Charleston, WV 25303

One-page fact sheet on the county

Population: 177,952

Terrain: Mountainous, Urban, River Valley

County Seat: Charleston, WV

Major Employers: Hospitals (CAMC), restaurants and food service, healthcare, and government

Per Capita Income: $34,976

Percent Living Below Poverty Line: 17.7%

Interesting Facts: Kanawha County hosts the state capital in Charleston. The county is very spread out geographically and therefore very diverse. The county was named for the Kanawha River running through the county, which in turn was named by a local Native American tribe.  Find out more on the county website here.

On the tourism side, check out some highlights of the area here.