Coaldale, West Virginia

Coaldale is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Coaldale is located along U.S. Route 52, 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Bramwell.

Coaldale, West Virginia
Coaldale, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Coaldale, West Virginia
Coaldale, West Virginia
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coaldale, West Virginia is located in the United States
Coaldale, West Virginia
Coaldale, West Virginia
Coaldale, West Virginia (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°21′47″N 81°20′03″W / 37.36306°N 81.33417°W / 37.36306; -81.33417
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Elevation
2,510 ft (770 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1554163[1]

Coaldale was so named on account of the local coal-mining industry.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coaldale, West Virginia
  2. ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 178.