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Lego, West Virginia
Coal City Road in Lego
Coal City Road in Lego
Lego, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Lego, West Virginia
Lego, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Lego, West Virginia is located in the United States
Lego, West Virginia
Lego, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Raleigh
Elevation
1,847 ft (563 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1549781

Lego is a small place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government.

Lego is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) south-southeast of a town called Sophia. It was originally built as a special kind of town called a mining town.

Lego's History as a Mining Town

What is a Mining Town?

A mining town is a community created to support a mining operation. Companies would build homes, stores, and other services for their workers. These towns were often in remote areas. People moved there to work in the mines.

How Lego Started

Lego was developed by a company called the Fire Creek Smokeless Fuel Company. This company was involved in mining coal. Coal mining was a very important industry in West Virginia. Many towns like Lego grew up around these mining operations.

The company built Lego to house its workers. These workers dug for coal, which was used for fuel. Mining towns provided everything the workers and their families needed. This included housing, schools, and shops.

Where is Lego Located?

Lego is in Raleigh County. This county is in the southern part of West Virginia. The area is known for its mountains and natural beauty. It also has a long history of coal mining.

The elevation of Lego is about 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up in the mountains.

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