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Raleigh, West Virginia
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 Raleigh, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Raleigh, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2807507 |
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.
The community was named for its location within Raleigh County. The Raleigh Coal and Coke Company was the primary mining company within this location.
Notable person
- Lonnie Warwick, American football player, was born in Raleigh.
Gallery
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Raleigh Coal and Coke Company power building
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