In West Virginia, the term "homeplace" holds special meaning. It refers to the place where someone grew up or their family's original home, not necessarily their current house. Some families still live there, while others use it as a vacation spot or family camp. For many, the homeplace represents cherished memories, family history, and their roots.

Common in rural areas of West Virginia and Appalachia, the homeplace connects people to their past. Some even return to it when they retire. The homeplace usually includes the house, land, and sometimes barns or other buildings, and can be a farm or a small piece of land kept for sentimental reasons. It's a symbol of home and family, shared across Appalachia.