Ameagle, West Virginia facts for kids
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Ameagle, West Virginia
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 Ameagle, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Ameagle, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25004
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| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1534917 |
Ameagle is a small, unincorporated community located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place without its own local government, like a city or town. It's usually managed by the county.
Ameagle is about 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) east-southeast of a place called Whitesville.
What's in a Name?
How Ameagle Got Its Name
The name "Ameagle" comes from a company called the American Eagle Colliery. A "colliery" is another word for a coal mine. This area of West Virginia is well-known for its coal mining history. Many communities in this region were formed because of the coal industry.
See also
In Spanish: Ameagle (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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