Location:

Approximately 5 miles north of Charmco at the intersection of WV Route 20 and County Route 2 (Russellville Road) - 38°03'27"N 80°42'25"W

Elevation:

3,040 ft.

Population:

100 (1928), 460 (1985), 435 (2000)

Formed:

1919 (town incorporated 1947)

Name Origin:

Named for Quin Morton and Walter S. Wood, prominent coal operators at the time.

History:

Quinwood was a coal mining community established by the Imperial Smokeless Coal Company. Significant growth of the town began when WV Route 20 was built between Charmco and Richwood in 1923.

Cemeteries:

Darby Farm Cemetery, Harris Cemetery, Justice Cemetery, Mount Zion Church Cemetery, O'Dell (Rockpoint) Cemetery, Young Cemetery

Churches:

Mount Zion Church, Quinwood First Baptist Church

Schools:

Quinwood School (established 1923)

Post Office:

Established 1921 - Zip Code: 25981