Welch

Welch is a town in the Ash Heap region of Appalachia in 2102.

Background
Before the war, Welch was a mining town where workers from various mines in the area lived. Shortly before the War, Atomic Mining Services evicted the towns residents, stating they had mineral rights to the entire town. Those who resisted were violently removed by AMS security. The Charleston Herald sent reporters to investigate, but they found the town occupied by armed guards, and were promptly escorted from the area "by armed men, wearing AMS logos."

Notable loot

 * Overseer's journal, entry 5 - Holotape, in Evan's house.
 * Two pipe revolvers - one at Duchess hideout, another beneath the railway.
 * Gunner sights - Weapon modification for the Minigun, at Duchess hideout.

Appearances
Welch appears only in Fallout 76.

Behind the scenes
Welch is a real-world town in McDowell County, West Virginia, of which it is the county seat. The town is smaller than in real life, with many buildings, notably the town library, being absent.

Welch's welcome sign exists in both in and outside the game; albeit slightly altered.