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Ury, West Virginia
Ury West Virginia along Route 16
Ury West Virginia along Route 16
Ury, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Ury, West Virginia
Ury, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Ury, West Virginia is located in the United States
Ury, West Virginia
Ury, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Raleigh
Elevation
1,683 ft (513 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
25937
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1555864

Ury is a small, quiet place in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.

Exploring Ury, West Virginia

Ury is located in the beautiful state of West Virginia. It sits along West Virginia Route 16 and near a place called Winding Gulf. This community is about 3 miles (5 km) north of another small place called Rhodell.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Ury is a group of homes or buildings that are not officially part of a city or town. They do not have a mayor or a city council. Services like roads and police are usually managed by the county government.

Ury's Connection to Coal

Ury is also known as a coal town. Many communities in West Virginia grew because of the coal mining industry. Coal towns were often built near coal mines to house the miners and their families.

These towns played a big role in West Virginia's history. They helped power homes and factories across the country. Life in a coal town was often centered around the mine.

Geography and Location

Ury is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. The area is known for its green hills and valleys. The elevation of Ury is about 1,683 feet (513 meters) above sea level.

The coordinates for Ury are 37°39′13″N 81°18′54″W. This helps people find its exact spot on a map. The community uses the Eastern Time Zone.

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