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Williamson at a glance…
Welcome to the mountains, and to the friendly community of South
Williamson, Kentucky! South Williamson is located in the scenic
Appalachian mountains in Eastern Kentucky on the West Virginia border.
Located in Pike County, the largest county in the state, we are 96 miles
from Huntington, West Virginia; 96 miles from Charleston, West Virginia;
and 180 miles from Lexington, Kentucky. South Williamson shares its name
with Williamson, West Virginia, located just across the “mighty” Tug
River.
Population
Pike County, Kentucky, has a population of approximately 72,000.
Mingo County, West Virginia’s population is approximately 33,700. South
Williamson’s population is a little more than 1,000, and Williamson has
approximately 4,000 residents.
Industry
Nestled in the heart of the “billion dollar coal field,” South
Williamson, Kentucky, is located in the center of the Tug Valley, a
region that supplies the nation with 11 percent of its energy needs. The area’s
main industry is coal mining. In fact, Williamson’s Tug Valley Chamber
of Commerce is located in a National Historic Landmark, the old “Coal
House” building.
Education
The South Williamson/Williamson area is served by six public schools.
Higher education is available at Pikeville College, Southern West
Virginia Community College, and the Mingo County Vocational School, all
of which are located within minutes of South Williamson. Williamson
itself offers training schools for registered nurses, licensed practical
nurses, and laboratory technician candidates.
Recreation
The area offers numerous opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking,
white-water rafting, swimming and ATV Trails. The Breaks Interstate Park offers a
look at the beautiful “Grand Canyon of the South,” a five-mile river
canyon believed to have been formed 250 million years ago. Jenny Wiley
State Resort Park includes, among other things, Dewey Lake, a summer
musical theater and a golf course. Just a 45 minute drive south from Williamson you'll find the Twisted Gun Golf Course developed on a Mountain top removal site and features 18 of the most beautiful holes around. Twisted Gun was named one of the best golf courses in America under $50.00. Other area attractions include Laurel
Lake, Cabwaylingo State Park, and R.D. Bailey Lake.
Health
Services
Williamson ARH Hospital is a 163-bed facility located in South
Williamson. Williamson Memorial Hospital operates on the West Virginia
side of the river. In addition, ARH’s Matewan and Phelps
clinics provide a blanket of health services to their respective
communities.
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