#Land August 13
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In August 2025, many of us are participating in the 30-Day Governors Coach4aday Challenge. Each day, we highlight one of the 2,300+ U.S. Governors—past or present—sharing insights into their achievements, controversies, or unique aspects of their careers. For today my choice is going to be on Governors that owned large tracts of LAND.
It was not uncommon for some of our first US Presidents to own large tracts of Land. George Washington was reported to possess about 70,000 acres and Thomas Jefferson over 10,000 acres. Yet research indicates that the largest landowner for Governors rest with Jim Justice from West Virginia.
Governor-30 Day Challenge Guidelines
As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing something about a Governor in August.
- Record something about a particular US Governor. Make sure you include what US State and years that he/she served. Try to highlight an achievement, controversy, or some unique aspect of their career.
- Share with a challenge partner if you have one.
- Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge
August 13-Largest Landowner to serve as Governor
Jim Justice, who served as Governor of West Virginia from 2017 to 2025, ranks among the state’s largest individual landowners, with property that includes coal mines, farmland, and the iconic Greenbrier resort. He is currently the junior US Senator from West Virginia having begun his term in 2025.
His vast landholdings are deeply connected to his family’s business empire, which stretches across several states and encompasses industries such as energy, agriculture, and hospitality.
Over the past decade there have been a number of Jim Justice owned properties sold or auctioned off.
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