EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 54 MIN
Ep 28: Visiting WV's Millionaire Town: Bramwell, WV!
from Almost Heaven, Always Us · host The Kimbles
Join us on an unforgettable journey to Bramwell, West Virginia — once home to more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in America! In this episode, we explore what makes this tiny Appalachia town one of the Mountain State’s most fascinating hidden gems.From Gilded Age mansions to ATV culture, peaceful streets to deep coal heritage, Bramwell offers a blend of history and adventure that feels both surreal and deeply grounded. We share 10 surprising things that stood out from our visit — including the town’s cinematic vibe, its shockingly well-preserved homes, and the unique way the past and present come together to create something truly special.So grab a sweet tea, take a seat, and get ready to fall in love with West Virginia’s Millionaire Town.🎧 Don’t forget to check out next week’s episode featuring Betty Goins, the woman who helped preserve it all.#BramwellWV #AlmostHeaven #WestVirginia #AlmostHeavenAlwaysUs #MillionaireTown #WVPodcast #TravelWV #CoalHeritage #HistoricTowns 00:00 – Intro & Visiting Bramwell03:04 – #1: It Feels Like a Movie Set 08:00 – #2: It Had the Most Millionaires Per Capita in America 14:00 – #3: Everything Is Well Preserved18:43 – #4: The Coal Heritage Is Huge 24:13 – #5: The Mayor Is Probably Cooler Than Yours 25:21 – #6: ATVs and Hatfield-McCoy Trails Are a Big Deal 32:14 – #7: The Mix of Past and Present Is Magic 35:40 – #8: They’re Still Building on That38:15 – #9: Everybody Seems to Know Everyone 41:13 – #10: We Still Don’t Know How to Say the Town Name 46:26 – Wrap-Up
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Join us on an unforgettable journey to Bramwell, West Virginia — once home to more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in America! In this episode, we explore what makes this tiny Appalachia town one of the Mountain State’s most fascinating hidden gems.From Gilded Age mansions to ATV culture, peaceful streets to deep coal heritage, Bramwell offers a blend of history and adventure that feels both surreal and deeply grounded. We share 10 surprising things that stood out from our visit — including the town’s cinematic vibe, its shockingly well-preserved homes, and the unique way the past and present come together to create something truly special.So grab a sweet tea, take a seat, and get ready to fall in love with West Virginia’s Millionaire Town.🎧 Don’t forget to check out next week’s episode featuring Betty Goins, the woman who helped preserve it all.#BramwellWV #AlmostHeaven #WestVirginia #AlmostHeavenAlwaysUs #MillionaireTown #WVPodcast #TravelWV #CoalHeritage #HistoricTowns 00:00 – Intro & Visiting Bramwell03:04 – #1: It Feels Like a Movie Set 08:00 – #2: It Had the Most Millionaires Per Capita in America 14:00 – #3: Everything Is Well Preserved18:43 – #4: The Coal Heritage Is Huge 24:13 – #5: The Mayor Is Probably Cooler Than Yours 25:21 – #6: ATVs and Hatfield-McCoy Trails Are a Big Deal 32:14 – #7: The Mix of Past and Present Is Magic 35:40 – #8: They’re Still Building on That38:15 – #9: Everybody Seems to Know Everyone 41:13 – #10: We Still Don’t Know How to Say the Town Name 46:26 – Wrap-Up
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Ep 28: Visiting WV's Millionaire Town: Bramwell, WV!
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