Polish Community in West Virginia

West Virginia has Polish heritage from historic coal mining communities.

Coal Region Polish Heritage

Polish immigrants came to West Virginia for coal mining opportunities, establishing communities throughout the state’s mining regions.

Historic Polish Communities:

• Coal mining towns
• Industrial areas
• Cultural heritage preservation

Polish Heritage

West Virginia’s Polish heritage maintained through:

• Local historical societies
• Family traditions
• Church communities

Resources

• Wikipedia: Polish Americans

Connect with Polish Communities

Nearby States:

• Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh and coal region
• Ohio - Cleveland area
• Virginia - Northern Virginia
• Maryland
• Kentucky

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