Lincoln Economic Development Authority P.O. Box 100, 21 Lincoln Plaza
West Hamlin, WV 25571
(304) 824-3838 www.lincolneda.com
Big Ugly WMA (6,421 acres). Located 25 miles south of Hamlin off state Route 7. The terrain is steep. A mature upland hardwood forest blankets more than 95 percent of the area. Big Ugly is managed primarily for deer, squirrel, turkey, grouse and raccoon. The area features a 100-yard shooting range.
Hilbert WMA (289 acres). The area is located approximately two miles northwest of Sod. The terrain is steep and over 95 percent is covered by oak-hickory forest. Hunting prospects include deer, turkey, squirrel, grouse and fox. No camping is allowed and fishing facilities do not exist on the area.
Upper Mud River WMA & Lake (1,425 acres). The area is located approximately 12 miles south of Hamlin on county Route 7 (Upper Mud River Road). The terrain is steep and 90 percent is covered by oak-hickory forest, with hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, raccoon, grouse, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl. The major fish species in the 306-acre lake are muskellunge, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish. Two boat launch ramps are situated on the area and boat motors are limited to 10 horsepower. No camping is allowed.
Whispering Pines Fishing Lake 792 Whispering Pines, Alum Creek, WV
(304) 756-2579
No fishing license required. Catfish. Tagged Fish, Weekly Catfish Jackpots, tournaments with hourly winners. Restaurant.
Little Coal River US 119 Bridge at Water Ways Park in Boone County. Access type - Carry down for small boats. Ramp. Path.
Coal River 1 mile off of WV 214 on WV 8 north of Alum Creek. Boat Slide for small boats. Ramp: Concrete. Gravel parking lot for 8.
Guyandotte River Public Access at Branchland and Harts. Branchland: boat slide for small boats, ramp-concrete, gravel parking for 10. Harts: boat slide for small boats, ramp-concrete, gravel parking for 5. River Float Trips: Branchland to Salt Rock (7 miles), Harts Creek to Branchland (21 miles), Coal River - Sproll to Lion's Park, Alum Creek, Coal River - Blue Tom Tunnel to Lion's Park, Alum Creek
Pinnacle Rock Best view from scenic pullover on US 119 South past Alum Creek
Birthplace of Charles Yeager 8130 Court Ave., Hamin, WV
(304) 824-3036
First man to fly faster than sound. Statue of Yeager located in front of the former Hamlin High School (WV 3 Hamlin)
Lock 4 of the Coal River Little Coal River off of St. Rt. 214
The only remaining lock on this once busy commercial channel. Lock 4 is the site of the infamous murder of Mary Turley, by her husband Preston Turley in 1859. Mary's body was sunk at Lock 4. Preston Turley was later hanged by officials for the murder after he gave his own 45-minute eulogy from the gallows.
Stone Buildings of Lincoln County At least 3 small towns boast stone buildings built around the turn of the 20th century by it's Italian immigrants. (St. Rt. 214 and 10)
Disputed Burial Site of Jesse James Local legend has it that the notorious outlaw Jesse James returned to his anut's home near Midway to live out his remaining days. He lived and died under the pseudonym Charles Smith. He is buried at a nearby cemetery. He and is brother Frank robbed the St. Albans bank in the late 1800s. The original bank vault with bullet holes is still in place. (St. Rt. 214)
Cobb's Creek Miracle Citizens of many communities in pre-Civil War western Virginia were divided between loyalty to Virginia and loyalty to the Union. Of the 15 men of Cobb's Creek who opted to go to war, all but one joined the Union Forces. The miracle - all returned home safely. (St. Rt. 214)
Branchland Location of the first coal mining cam town in the Guyandotte River Valley. Coal mines were in operation here as early as the 1880s. Some of the original coal camp housing can be seen on the first half mile of the Four Mile Road. There are also two suspension bridges along WV 10 that were in operation until the 1980s. (St. Rt. 10)
Lincoln County Bluegrass and Gospel Festival Upper Mud River Lake (County Road 7)
August
Fall Festival Hamlin, WV
September
Festival of Lights Lion's Club Field, Hamlin WV
December
This all volunteer effort sees at least 20 light displays. Visitors can walk the site or drive. (St. Rt. 3)
Lincoln County Heritage Festival Lincoln County High School (St. Rt. 3)
Hamlin, WV
November
Hsitoric Tobacco Barn Driving Tour US 119 take the Alum Creek/WV 214 Exit. Follow 214 to Yawkey and proceed on WV 3 to Hamlin. There are at least 15 examples of tobacco barns, many still in use. Includes the rare red Mail Pouch Barn on WV 214 at Yawkey.
Lion's Club Park - Alum Creek Coal River Road off St Rt 214
Boat ramp at first entrance. Second entrance features playground, two picnic shelters, basketball court, tennis courts, baseball field, meeting room and public restrooms.
Lion's Club Park - Hamlin 3 covered sites with grills. Bandstand available.
Garrett's Bend Community Center 1606 Garretts Bend Road, Sod WV
(304) 756-9012
Boasts a single large picnic shelter and a large playground.
Country Bug Blessings St. Rt. 3, West Hamlin, WV
(304) 824-2006
Charming shop specializes in primitive country crafts.
Sod Archery Range and Bow Shop 20 Doris Lane, Sod WV
(304) 756-4020
RESTAURANTS: Jim Ryan's Family Restaurant - RR1 Box 158, Alum Creek WV
(304) 756-9125.
M & R Restaurant - 7250 Lynn Ave., Hamlin WV (304) 824-7404
The Bobcat - 355 Walnut St., Hamlin, WV (304) 824-7473
Old fashioned soda fountain featuring a Victorian tile ceiling and antique shelving.
The Bus Stop Diner - 6657 McClellan St., West Hamlin, WV
(304)824-3833
Diner still has the decor from the 40s and 50s when it was a bus stop and restaurant for the now defunct Trailways Bus Line.
Kenny's Hot Dogs - 5753 McClellan Hwy, Branchland WV (304) 824-5066.
Old fashioned curb service with a smile, featuring a country favorite the original recipe hot dog sauce from the famous 1950s diner Annette's.
Extreme Pizza - 5782 McClellan Hwy, Branchland, WV (304) 824-7100. Kid-oriented pizza place with video games and old fashioned skeet ball.
Live in Lincoln! Concert Series Offerings from King Wilkie - Contemporary bluegrass artist; Cherish the Ladies - all female Irish Celtic band; Blue Highway - Grammy award winning bluegrass band. Dobra player to host one hour workshop; New Orleans style jazz band; Marty Stuart - country music; Seldom Scene - Dudley Carnell bluegrass band.
Whitewater Rafting Mud River at Palermo
CHURCHES
Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church - RR 214, Sod, WV 25564 Phone: (304) 756-3449
Maple Hill Baptist Church - Morrivale, Griffithsville, WV 25521 Phone: (304) 524-7287
