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Gillum House Bed & Breakfast located in Shinnston, West Virgina at 35 Walnut Street (built in 1912) offers not just history but also a 16+ mile scenic trail that winds along the West Fork River Trail.

Gillum House Bed & Breakfast


Shinnston, West Virginia

Come back to Granny's house. Granny's homemade breads and warm welcome make you right at home.
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Introduction

The house at 35 Walnut Street (built in 1912) was purchased by Troy and Anna Brane Gillum in 1918. They were business and civic leaders during their years in Shinnston. Troy Gillum was the second Station Agent for the B & O Railroad in Shinnston. He served from 1911 until his retirement in 1957. The station was closed shortly there after.

Purchased by the Panek family in 1994.

Your host Kathleen Panek makes breads, rolls, and muffins from old family recipes, most of them adapted to very low fat or fat-free, low cholesterol for a heart healthy breakfast. Her cookbook It Isn’t In There! But It Still Tastes Great! is available in the gift shop. She makes every attempt to accommodate special diet requirements. 		Gillum House Bed & Breakfast - Shinnston, West Virgina
The aroma of fresh baked bread or rolls will welcome you to the
Gillum House Bed & Breakfast.

Shinnston is located in north-central West Virginia (Mountaineer Country) just west of I-79 halfway between Fairmont and Clarksburg.

Breakfast will be served at a mutually agreeable time in the morning. In addition to the pancakes, bread puddings, or perhaps veggie egg bake with English Muffin bread fresh from the oven as the entree, the Full Breakfast consists of fruit, juices, an assortment of teas, and freshly ground coffee (some flavored coffees are also available). After breakfast, you may want to take a leisurely walk or bicycle ride on the West Fork River trail (approx. 50 feet from the house). This trail is part of West Virginia's Rails to Trails program that spans 16 miles from Shinnston to Fairmont.

ATTRACTIONS
West Fork River Trail
  • This 16+ mile scenic trail winds along the West Fork River from Shinnston (50 feet from Gillum House) to Fairmont. Bicycle rentals can be arranged.
    Sunset Ellis Drive-in Theater
  • 3 miles south of Shinnston. Open April through August.
    Shinnston Veteran's Memorial
  • Lovely park honoring West Virginia Veterans.
    Covered bridge at Philippi
  • Site of the first land battle of the Civil War, this bridge is part of US Rt. 250. Next to the bridge is a park with battle flags of the units involved in the battle. The Depot is a museum.
    Prickett's Fort
  • For more information on this 1774 reconstructed fort see: www.dmssoft.com/pfort.
    		•  Fort New Salem
  • Original log cabins from West Virginia are located on the site of a civilian fort. Costumed interpreters.
    Anna Jarvis House
  • Located in Webster (on the way to Phillipi) the restored house where Anna Jarvis, founder of Mother's Day was born. General George McClelland made his headquarters here during the Battle of Philippi.
    North Bend Trail
  • 77 mile rail trail from Walker (near Parkersburg) to Wilsonburg (near Clarksburg).
    Tygart Dam State Park
  • Near Grafton, park is site of the Tygart Dam, tours of the dam on Wednesday. Hiking, fishing, boating.
  • Many antique shops and glass factories/outlets are found in this area as well as craft shops.

    • Special Packages

    Weekend Getaway
    2-nights lodging, routing, packed lunches for 2, dinner for 2, and of course, a full breakfast each morning....(more)

    Wine Lovers Special
    Take a hike or bike and then enjoy a tour of one of West Virginia's premier wineries....(more)

    Military Discount
    We offer a 20% discount to members of the military, police and fire departments ....(more)

    Coffee, Tea? Or Both!
    Come for the coffee or tea and explore covered bridges, antique shops, history, glassblowing, crafts, and winery. ....(more)

    And Awaaaaay We Go!
    Great riding 2-lane paved roads with great views, neat places to stop, and a scrumptious packed lunch....(more)

    A non-smoking facility, the Gillum House Bed & Breakfast offers three second floor guest rooms, each with its own warmth and atmosphere. Robes are found in each closet for the use of our guests.
    All books on the second floor are for the enjoyment of our guests who are invited to take their choice with them, compliments of your host.
    Due to allergies of the host, pets are not accepted.

    Gillum House Bed & Breakfast is a member of the following associations:
       Mountainstate Association of Bed & Breakfasts

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    Gillum House Bed & Breakfast
     35 Walnut Street
    Shinnston, West Virginia   26431
     Toll Free:  (888) 592-0177
    (304) 592-0177
    email:
    Kathleen A. Panek, Innkeeper

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