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Beckley, city, seat (1850) of Raleigh county, southern West Virginia, U.S., approximately 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Charleston. The first settlement was established by Gen. Alfred Beckley in 1838, but the city’s growth dates from 1890, with the start of commercial shipments of smokeless coal.
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Beckley is a city in and the county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States.The population was 17,286 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of the Beckley metropolitan area of Southern West Virginia, home to 115,079 residents in 2020.Beckley was founded on April 4, 1838, and was long known for its ties to the coal mining ...
9 Ιουλ 2019 · The first known map of Raleigh County is printed in London, and is based on the explorations of John Peter Salley, Christopher Gist, and Dr. Thomas Walker. On the map, Piney Creek is called Clifty Creek, and Laurel Creek in Fayette County is called Green Briar River [Wood]. Between 1807 and 1810.
18 Δεκ 2023 · Beckley, West Virginia, is a small town with a rich history. Located in the southern part of the state, it was founded in 1838 as a small coal town. Over the years, it grew into a cultural hub for the state, with a vibrant arts scene and many historical landmarks.
