Van, WV

Tucked along Route 85 in Boone County, Van is a small, quiet community that winds through the steep hillsides of the Little Coal River valley. Because of the mountain terrain, homes, local shops, and churches are clustered naturally along the river corridor. Van Elementary and Van Junior-Senior High serve as the social heartbeat of the area, drawing families together for school events and Bulldog athletics. It is an easygoing place to settle down, especially if you enjoy the outdoors, with the river right down the road and regular trout stocking that makes local fishing a popular pastime.