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Lorado, West Virginia
Lorado, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Lorado, West Virginia
Lorado, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Lorado, West Virginia is located in the United States
Lorado, West Virginia
Lorado, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Logan
Elevation
1,240 ft (380 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25630
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1542456

Lorado is a small place in Logan County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

You can find Lorado about 10 miles (16 km) east-northeast of a town called Man. It's located right along a waterway known as Buffalo Creek. Lorado also has its own post office with the special code 25630.

What's in a Name? The Story of Lorado

The name Lorado has an interesting history. It's actually an acronym. An acronym is a word formed from the first letters of other words. In this case, Lorado comes from the name of a company: the Lorain Coal and Dock Company.

This company was very important in the area's past. Many communities in West Virginia were created because of coal mining. Companies would build towns for their workers. The name Lorado tells us that this community was likely connected to the coal industry from its very beginning.

Life in a West Virginia Coal Community

Many communities in West Virginia, like Lorado, grew up around coal mines. These places are often called coal towns. In the past, coal mining was a huge industry in this state. It provided jobs for many families.

Life in a coal town was unique. The mining company often owned the houses, the general store, and even the school. People worked hard in the mines, and the community often revolved around the mining operations.

The Role of Buffalo Creek

Buffalo Creek is a stream that flows through Lorado. Rivers and creeks were very important for early communities. They provided water for daily life and sometimes helped transport goods. For coal towns, waterways could be used to move coal.

The creek also shaped the land around Lorado. It created the valley where the community is located. Natural features like Buffalo Creek are a big part of the landscape in West Virginia.

Lorado Today

Today, Lorado remains a quiet unincorporated community. While the coal industry has changed over the years, places like Lorado are still home to many families. They are part of the rich history and culture of West Virginia.

The post office in Lorado continues to serve the community. It's a key part of daily life, helping people send and receive mail. Even small communities play an important role in the larger county and state.

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