These records and maps were obtained fom the official post office records in Washington, D.C. through their archives department. The first post offices in Raleigh County listed according to the records are as follows.
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Coal River Marshes(Later named Marshes) Aug 5, 1856 (was listed in Fayette County before 1850 and formation of Raleigh County) Jarrolds Valley -- July 18, 1857 Raleigh Courthouse -- Dec 21, 1855 (changed to Beckley 1896) Richman Falls -- June 9, 1856 (Today Sandstone Falls) Richman also spelled Richmond today. |
Table Rock -- April 10, 1857
Round Glades -- Feb 16, 1858 Clear Creek -- Feb 15, 1867 Matville -- Sep 3, 1867 Millers Camp Branch -- April 7, 1871 Soal Creek -- June 8, 1875 Shady Spring -- April 13, 1857 |