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The Cities and communities of Raleigh County, West Virginia *
Ghent
*This list of cities may not be complete. The list may contain towns, cities, villages, boroughs, townships, ghost towns, populated places or simply areas designated by the US Census.
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Information &
Facts about Raleigh County, West Virginia
History:
Raleigh County was proposed in 1850 by General Alfred Beckley.
It was to be named in honor of Sir Walter Raleigh. Alfred Beckley
served as the first clerk of the Circuit Court of the county.
His home, Wildwood House, is preserved as a museum honoring his
contributions to both Beckley and to the county of Raleigh.
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
Drawer AJ
Beckley, WV 25802
Phone: 304-256-1747
Fax: 304-256-1798
Take a 35 minute riding tour conducted by real coal miners. Designated
as a national historic site. Visit the gift shop and snack bar.
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