Lex, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in West Virginia
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554947 |
Lex is a small, unincorporated community located in McDowell County, West Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
Lex is found along West Virginia Route 80. It is about 1.3 miles (2.1 kilometers) north of another community called Bradshaw.
Naming Lex
The community of Lex got its name from an important person in its early days. This person was Elexious "Lex" Evans. He was an early postmaster for the area. A postmaster is the person in charge of a local post office. They make sure mail gets to everyone in the community.
Location in West Virginia
Lex is located in the southern part of West Virginia. This state is known for its beautiful mountains and rich history, especially in coal mining. McDowell County, where Lex is, has a long history connected to the coal industry. Many communities in this region, including Lex, were once known as "coal towns" because their economy was built around mining coal.
