Every eighth-grader enrolled in West Virginia History learns of the
Gandy Creek (Photo: Rick Burgess)[/caption]
“The Sinks of Gandy are a true West Virginia wonder,” Summers says of the cave, which owners have traditionally let tourists visit freely for generations.
As of January 22, 2020, the cave property had still not found a new owner, according to agent
The Tyler County Poor Farm is listed among West Virginia’s most endangered historic properties.[/caption]
In the midst of a scenic valley on the edge of a county fairground, it waits empty. Some say it’s eerie. Some, breath-taking. It’s the defining image for many travelers who visit rural Tyler County for the first time. State officials say it belongs on the National Register of Historic Places, and heritage-tourism experts consider it one of the most iconic structures in the state. But members of the county commission aren’t convinced. Read the full story here.
