Cool Ridge, West Virginia facts for kids
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Cool Ridge, West Virginia
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 Cool Ridge, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Cool Ridge, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 2,936 ft (895 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25825
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1537605 |
Cool Ridge is a small place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that do not have their own separate local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
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About Cool Ridge, West Virginia
Where is Cool Ridge?
Cool Ridge is located in the state of West Virginia. You can find it in Raleigh County. The community is situated along U.S. Route 19. It is about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) south of another community called Shady Spring. Cool Ridge also has its own post office with the ZIP code 25825.
A Famous Author from Cool Ridge
One well-known person who spent part of her childhood in Cool Ridge is Cynthia Rylant. She was born in 1954. Cynthia Rylant is a very popular children's author. She has written many books for young readers. She also spent time growing up in Beaver.
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In Spanish: Cool Ridge (Virginia Occidental) para niños
