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City in West Virginia, United States
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Williamson is a city in West Virginia, and the county seat of Mingo County The population at the 2010 census was 3,191. If you like to hear the loud banging of rail cars you'll likely be in for a treat here with the large rail yard that serves the coal mining industry. The city has been fleecing inhabitants ever since its heyday in the 1940s, as times change.
A distinctive hotel building. Plan to spend a few hours finding all the historical spots while you enjoy some of the most scenic areas in West Virginia.
While the center of the town of Williamson is walkable, an automobile is necessary to access the area and travel throughout.
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