Raleigh, West Virginia
Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
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Raleigh is an unincorporated community and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Raleigh is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of downtown Beckley. Raleigh has a post office with ZIP code 25911.[2]
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Postmark from Raleigh, West Virginia | |
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| Coordinates: 37°45′27″N 81°10′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 2,120 ft (650 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 25911 |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2807507[1] |
The community was named for its location within Raleigh County.[3] The Raleigh Coal and Coke Company was the primary mining company within this location.[4]
Notable person
- Lonnie Warwick, American football player, was born in Raleigh.[5]
Gallery
Raleigh Coal and Coke Company power building
