Glen Jean West Virginia Map
Explore Glen Jean, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Glen Jean, West Virginia
| City | Glen Jean |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.926501 |
| Longitude | -81.150102 |
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 153.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 25846 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| County Seat | Fayetteville |
| School District | Fayette County School District |
About Glen Jean, West Virginia
Glen Jean is a locality in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 90. The population density is 153.8 people per km². Glen Jean is located at 37.9265°N, 81.1501°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25846.Glen Jean occupies a rugged theater of earth where the dark, insistent waters of Dunloup Creek cut a jagged path through the steep, forested terrain. It lies 10.5 miles north-northeast of Beckley, WV (from Beckley, WV: bearing 11°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south of Oak Hill. Shadowed by the deep silence of the surrounding woodlands, the landscape reveals itself in layers of slate and rich, damp soil, with Sweetwood Hollow yawning nearby to collect the heavy evening mist. The light here seems to hold a particular weight, filtering through the dense canopy of hardwoods to settle in stagnant, golden pools upon the overgrown tracks where iron once moved. Beyond the immediate canopy, the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains marks the horizon, a constant reminder of the geological pressure that forged this uneven, challenging ground.
Glen Jean bears the indelible marks of a coal-centered history, an economy built upon the subterranean wealth that once drew thousands to its narrow streets. While the bustling tipples and heavy machinery have long since surrendered to the encroaching thicket, the remnants of the town persist in the sturdy, weathered architecture that clings to the hillsides. Life today proceeds with a quiet, deliberate gravity, far removed from the frantic pace of the industrial past, yet deeply tethered to the natural splendor of the nearby New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. A short distance away, the quiet surface of Plum Orchard Lake reflects the sky, offering a stillness that complements the lingering, industrious spirit of a place that remains stubbornly itself.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Hank’s Last Stop (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 357° N
- AT&T Summit Stadium (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 120° SE
- New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 087° E · 53k acres
- Walter Scott's statue (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 117° SE
- Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 286° W
- The Canopy (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 099° E
- CDB Theatre (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 197° S
- Collins Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 350° N
- Lively Amphitheater (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 002° N
- Oak Hill City Park (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 000° N
- Needleseye Park (Local Park) — 3.7 mi, 018° N
- Coal Miner Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 004° N
- Ace Adventure Resort (Theme Park) — 4.3 mi, 041° NE
- Concho Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 051° NE
- Stone Cliff Coke Ovens (Historic Ruins) — 4.9 mi, 082° E
- Rush Run Coke Ovens (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 062° NE
- Beury Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 070° E
- Babcock State Park (State Park) — 7.9 mi, 061° NE
- Love Hope Arts (Gallery) — 9.0 mi, 018° N
- Fayetteville Arts Coalition (Arts Centre) — 9.2 mi, 015° N
- Ship Rock (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 177° S
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 195° S
- Youth Museum of Southwestern West Virginia (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 195° S
- Lake Stephens Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 10.4 mi, 221° SW
- Little Beaver State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 162° S
- The Mystery Hole (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 002° N
- Gauley River National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 19.1 mi, 012° N · 5,067 acres
- Constable Silas Frank Nance Memorial Site (Monument) — 19.6 mi, 306° NW
- Bluestone National Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 24.3 mi, 157° SE · 3,035 acres
- Monongahela National Forest (National Forest) — 37.0 mi, 049° NE · 922k acres
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About This Glen Jean Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glen Jean, West Virginia. Coordinates: 37.926501, -81.150102. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Glen Jean includes the ZIP code (25846), telephone area code (304), county seat of Fayette County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Fayette County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
