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The Town With a 14-Year Non-Stop Poker Game 🃏

Sep 26, 2026
Inside the legendary 14-year poker game in Thurmond West Virginia. This booming railroad town once thrived before a mysterious collapse left it almost entirely empty. We explore the rise and fall of this iconic site to see how its past prosperity compares to its current state. Subscribe for more stories about abandoned history and forgotten ghost towns. In 1910, Thurmond, West Virginia generated more railroad freight revenue than Cincinnati and Richmond combined—and hosted a legendary poker game that ran non-stop for 14 straight years. Today, only 5 people live here. Watch our full West Virginia documentary on the channel to uncover the rest of these forgotten settlements! ☕️ Protect your privacy online and support our expeditions with an exclusive NordVPN deal + extra bonus months: https://nordvpn.com/forgottentowns #WestVirginia #GhostTown #History #Appalachia #ForgottenTowns #Shorts 📩 Business & Sponsorship Inquiries: juzzy@daijavu.uk
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