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  Beckley, West Virginia - West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia
The county seat of Raleigh County, Beckley, WV (map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Beckleyandstate=WVandlat=37.7781andlon=-81.1883)) was originally incorporated in 1838, and named by General Alfred Beckley for his father, John Beckley, clerk of the House of Representatives during the administrations of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson, and first librarian of Congress.
Beckley is the eighth largest city in West Virginia and is the commercial center of southern West Virginia.
Beckley, WV is located about: 25 miles south of Fayetteville, WV; 50 miles west of Lewisburg; 50 miles north of Bluefield, WV; 55 miles southeast of Charleston, WV.
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 Beckley, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA and founded on April 4, 1838.
Beckley was named in honor of John J. Beckley, who was the first Clerk of the House of Representatives and the first Librarian of Congress.
Beckley is rumored to be home to one of the busiest Wal-Mart locations in the United States.
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 EZNET - West Virginia Cities - Beckley
Beckley serves as the hub of Southern West Virginia with a trade area of over 200,000 people.
Theatre West Virginia, our resident theatre group, resides during the summer months at Grandview.
Featuring West Virginia made products, the facility highlights and encourages artisans, craftsmen, and specialists throughout the state.
www.ezwv.com /beckley.html   (341 words)

  
 History of Newspapers in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley leased his share in the business to Joe L. Smith (1880-1962), then 19, who had been employed on the paper for about six years as a printer.
The competitive situation of Beckley Printing Company was improved and gave some concern to Hodel and Johnston who had by now come into full stock control of The Raleigh Register, Inc. For another two years, however, they maintained their thrice-weekly pace.
At once the Beckley Newspapers Corporation was organized under a West Virginia charter, and the assets of both the earlier corporations were assigned to it, and both were dissolved.
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 Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Beckley, West Virginia
Coal is the lumpy, fl foundation upon which West Virginia rests, both physically and economically.
A recent flap of mine explosions and cave-ins reminded us that West Virginia is still chock full of deadly holes where men toil to heat our homes.
The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is a gritty change of pace from the typical sanitized commercial cave.
www.roadsideamerica.com /attract/WVBECmine.html   (779 words)

  
 West Virginia - Beckley & Charleston Animal Control Ordinances
It shall be the duty of the animal warden to keep or cause to be kept accurate and detailed records of the impoundment and disposition of all animals coming into such warden's custody.
The purpose of this article is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Beckley.
The Beckley Police Department shall notify the code enforcement department and the city's animal control officer of any changes of ownership, custody, or residence of the dog within three (3) business days after receiving the required information from the previous dog owner.
www.animallaw.info /statutes/stuswvodbeckley_charleston.htm   (7587 words)

  
 West Virginia Travel and Vacation Information - Lodging, Attractions, Shopping - Southern West Virginia Convention and ...
Colorful history is abundant throughout the region and we invite you to experience the marvels of wild and wonderful southern West Virginia.
Southern West Virginia is the perfect vacation destination, offering fun for all ages and interests.
Contact the Southern West Virginia Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information or to order our free Official Visitors Guide which is published annually to give you the most current information on what there is to see and do while visiting our nine county region.
www.visitwv.com   (323 words)

  
 Beckley Attractions: Beckley West Virginia Attractions and Things to Do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The town of Beckley, in Raleigh County, West Virginia, is full of attractions, from Civil War sites to the Exhibition Coal Mine, all of them within easy reach of the Quality Inn Beckley.
The Beckley West Virginia hotel is a great place to stay too if you are coming to explore the mountains and rivers of West Virginia, or if you are going hiking, white water rafting, or skiing.
Twelve miles from the Quality Inn Beckley, the Winterplace Ski Resort is an exhilarating place, not just for skiing but also for snowtubing, in the largest snowtubing park in West Virginia.
qi-beckley.interstatehotelsresorts.com /hotel/attractions.html   (544 words)

  
 Beckley, West Virginia (WV) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, ...
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According to our research there were 50 registered sex offenders living in Beckley, West Virginia in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Beckley to the number of sex offenders is 339 to 1.
www.city-data.com /city/Beckley-West-Virginia.html   (1992 words)

  
 Beckley, WV: Hotels & Motels: Beckley, West Virginia
Motels and hotels in the Beckley, WV area offer lodging accommodations featuring convenient access to a variety of shopping, dining, vacation destinations, outdoor recreation and attractions located in the north-central region (map) of the New River Gorge.
Beckley, WV Fairfield Inn by Marriott - Beckley
Beckley's hotels are also near shopping centers and malls and close to Tamarack, the West Virginia native arts center.
www.newriverrez.com /lodging_beckley_hotels.php   (345 words)

  
 Beckley, West Virginia
West Virginia - New River/ Greenbrier Valley Region
Beckley is the northern point of the Coal Heritage Trail, which travels past company stores, miners' houses, railroad yards, and 500 small company towns to Bluefield.
Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia/ Mountain Homestead
www.planetware.com /west-virginia/beckley-us-wv-beck.htm   (73 words)

  
 Restaurant Beckley WV West Virginia + Fine Dining - City Guide
Beckley Pancake House 1914 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801,
Outback Steakhouse 111 Hylton Lane, Beckley, WV 25801,
Unique atmosphere with great service is what you will find when you are a patron of a Texas Steakhouse and Saloon.
www.discoverourtown.com /WV/Beckley/Dining-261.html   (270 words)

  
 Beckley, West Virginia hotel close to Mountain State University - Comfort Inn 25801, WV400
This Beckley hotel is just minutes from Lake Stephens, Raleigh General Hospital, Mountain State University, New River Gorge National River and the Raleigh County Armory Civic Center, a meeting, convention and event facility.
The Beckley Raleigh County Memorial Airport is 15 miles away.
The Comfort Inn hotel in Beckley offers a pleasant stay at an affordable price, and compliments it with our great southern hospitality.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=WV400   (385 words)

  
 Hotel in Beckley, West Virginia: Quality Inn Beckley, WV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Quality Inn Beckley is a comfortable and affordable hotel in Beckley Raleigh County, West Virginia.
The Beckley West Virginia hotel offers non-smoking rooms, as well as rooms accessible to the handicapped, and in addition some rooms come with special features such as their own in-bath whirlpool.
Many people are attracted to West Virginia by the glorious mountain scenery and opportunities for white water rafting and hiking, and the Quality Inn in Beckley West Virginia is ideally located for outdoor activities.
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 Beckley Elementary School - Beckley, West Virginia - WV - school overview
Beckley Elementary School - Beckley, West Virginia - WV - school overview
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 Beckley, West Virginia WV - Motels, Hotels, Inns, Lodging
Howard Johnson Express Inn Beckley is conveniently located directly off I-77/64 on Harper Road in the heart of Beckley's hotel/restaurant area.
Days Inn Beckley, is conveniently located at Exit 44 off I-77/I-64 in Southern West Virginia and is centrally located to numerous attractions and activities.
Located in the heart of Southern West Virginia, near World Class white water rafting and snow skiing.
www.roadsideamerica.com /hotels_motels/hotels/us-wv-beckley.html   (437 words)

  
 Adventure Tours Beckley WV West Virginia + National Parks - City Guide
It is open to the public on weekends and group tours are available.
Beckley Exhibtion Coal Mine & Coal Camp Drawer AJ, Beckley, WV 25801, Located within New River Municipal Park,
, Open to the public year round, the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia features a main gallery made up of four railroad boxcars, a central exhibit area which features an average of three different yearly exhibits, a planetarium, the Mountain Homestead, a log cabin, barn, schoolhouse, moonshine still, flsmith shop, and a country store.
www.discoverourtown.com /WV/Beckley/Attractions-261.html   (284 words)

  
 Beckley, West Virginia Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Service
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This professional photographer services: Beckley, West Virginia from a local, regional or national office.
Beckley West Virginia Photographer, Tiffany Thymius, specializes in Black and White Children and Family portraits.
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 Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine & Youth Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Located in the heart of New River Park, in beautiful Beckley, West Virginia, the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine offers visitors a realistic look at coal mining as it was at the turn of the century.
Two of the most unique attractions are the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia.
On behalf of the City of Beckley, I want to take this opportunity to welcome you to our area.
www.beckleymine.com   (144 words)

  
 Beckley Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Beckley, West Virginia
Browse Homes.com for Beckley, West Virginia homes for sale, Beckley WV Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Beckley, WV apartments and houses for rent.
Then contact any of the Beckley Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Beckley area home.
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/WV/City/BECKLEY   (328 words)

  
 Beckley ARH Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
ARH is third largest private employer in southern West Virginia.
Beckley ARH Hospital is a not-for-profit, 173-bed, acute-care facility (including 60 psychiatric beds) with a level II emergency room.
ARH's mission is to improve health and promote the well-being of all people in Central Appalachia in partnership with its communities.
www.arh.org /Beckley/default.php   (133 words)

  
 Remarks in Beckley, West Virginia Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents - Find Articles
Turns out I'm the first sitting President to visit the great town of Beckley, West Virginia.
And when you get them headed to the polls, you might just tell them that George Bush and Dick Cheney are ready to lead this country for 4 more years.
With your help, I was proud to carry the great State of West Virginia in 2000, and with your help, we'll carry it in 2004.
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 Beckley West Virginia Real Estate
Beckley, West Virginia is located in Raleigh County.
Beckley-Raleigh County, located in Southern West Virginia lies on the edge of the largest unbroken forest in the Eastern U.S. The forests continually replenish its air.
With a uniquely healthy environment, thousands of acres of state and national parks, low crime, low cost of living, 10 minute rush hour traffic, low property taxes, abundant beauty, marvelous outdoor recreation create an excellent quality of life making it a desirable place to live, work and play.
www.relocateamerica.com /states/WV/cities/beckley.htm   (327 words)

  
 Beckley, West Virginia, Local Weather
Observed at Beckley, WV Updated 12:00 AM EDT FRI OCT 27 2006
West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
An evening red, and a morning gray, sets the traveler on his way; but an evening gray and a morning red, put on your hat, you'll wet your head.
www.weatherforyou.com /weather/WestVirginia/Beckley.html   (226 words)

  
 City Of Beckley, WV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
national parks in the very center of the Eastern U.S. But perhaps more than a great place to work, Beckley is an ideal place to live.
A low crime rate (West Virginia has enjoyed the nation's lowest crime rate for a half century) attracts many of our new residents.
But we can't neglect the lofty plateaus of forest and farmland for which our area is known.
www.beckley.org   (181 words)

  
 Beckley, West Virginia, Outdoors Recreation
Outdoors activities are plentyful around Beckley, West Virginia.
Dunloup Creek, West Virginia, Harvey to New River at Thurmond
Paint Creek, West Virginia, Laurel Grove Church to Mossy
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