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Raleigh, West Virginia
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Raleigh, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Raleigh, West Virginia
Raleigh, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Raleigh, West Virginia is located in the United States
Raleigh, West Virginia
Raleigh, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Raleigh
Elevation
2,228 ft (679 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25911
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1555437

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.

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Notable person

  • Lonnie Warwick, American football player, was born in Raleigh.

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