Mullens, West Virginia

A community in Wyoming County, Mullens, WV was incorporated in 1912. Located on the Guyandotte River, the town was named for A. J. Mullins, who owned the land upon which the town was built, the corporated name being spelled "Mullens" through inadvertence. The town developed rapidly during the early-1900's due to the location of the terminal and shops complex of the Virginian Railway (VGN) in the town. During the 1920's, Mullens had one bank, a weekly newspaper, a theater, one hospital, five churches, one high school, two elementary schools, three miles of paved streets, and a population of about 5,000.

The History of Mullens, W. Va. by John Feller
The History of the Virginian Railway
Mullens, W. Va. Enchclopedia
Mullens, W. Va. Photo Gallery