Glen White West Virginia Map
Explore Glen White, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Glen White, West Virginia
| City | Glen White |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.730392 |
| Longitude | -81.279824 |
| Population | 245 |
| Density | 186.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 25849 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| County Seat | Beckley |
| School District | Raleigh County School District |
About Glen White, West Virginia
Glen White is a locality in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 245. The population density is 186.9 people per km². Glen White is located at 37.7304°N, 81.2798°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25849.Glen White occupies a rugged topography defined by the persistent, rhythmic southward flow of the Shockley Branch as it carves through the earth. It lies 6.0 miles west-southwest of Beckley, WV (from Beckley, WV: bearing 237°T), and is situated 18.2 miles south-southwest of Oak Hill. The air here holds a particular weight, heavy with the scent of damp soil and the lingering presence of high-canopy woodlands that soften the sharp edges of the terrain. Beyond the immediate perimeter, the horizon is dominated by the distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains, which stand as silent observers to the shifting light of dusk. The landscape is characterized by steep, wooded slopes and narrow, shadowed depressions, including the nearby depths of Claypool Hollow, where the shadows grow long and violet well before the sun has fully departed the sky.
Glen White retains the quiet, weathered character of a place forged by the deep-veined coal industry, where the labor of past generations remains etched into the very layout of the streets. While the economy has transitioned away from the intensive extraction of the early twentieth century, the local identity persists in the sturdy, unadorned architecture that clings to the hillsides. Residents seeking recreation often gather at the Sophia Little League Ballfields just a few miles away, a site that serves as a communal anchor amidst the quietude of the surrounding hills. On warmer days, the path toward Bluestone Lake offers a respite for those looking to reach the water, yet the true spirit of the locality remains tethered to the steady, enduring pace of life in these high, inland reaches.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Sophia Little League Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 111° E
- Lake Stephens Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 332° NW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 3.8 mi, 010° N
- Fitzpatrick Park (Local Park) — 4.4 mi, 078° E
- Youth Museum of Southwestern West Virginia (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 050° NE
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 050° NE
- Beckley Mill Site (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 067° NE
- Ship Rock (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 065° NE
- Twin Falls Resort State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 234° SW
- Little Beaver State Park (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 087° E
- New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 11.7 mi, 048° NE · 53k acres
- CDB Theatre (Cinema) — 12.5 mi, 030° NE
- Theatre West Virginia (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 059° NE
- Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.7 mi, 013° N
- North Overlook (Viewpoint) — 13.8 mi, 058° NE
- AT&T Summit Stadium (Theatre) — 15.3 mi, 033° NE
- Walter Scott's statue (Monument) — 15.4 mi, 034° NE
- The Canopy (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 035° NE
- Hank’s Last Stop (Attraction) — 16.4 mi, 025° NE
- Beury Mountain Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.5 mi, 044° NE
- Stone Cliff Coke Ovens (Historic Ruins) — 18.6 mi, 040° NE
- Bluestone National Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 18.7 mi, 127° SE · 3,035 acres
- John Cooke Marker (Monument) — 19.1 mi, 262° W
- Coal Miner Memorial (Monument) — 19.2 mi, 022° N
- Ace Adventure Resort (Theme Park) — 19.5 mi, 031° NE
- Wyoming County Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 262° W
- Love Hope Arts (Gallery) — 24.2 mi, 024° NE
- Fayetteville Arts Coalition (Arts Centre) — 24.3 mi, 023° NE
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 36.7 mi, 134° SE · 110k acres
- Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 36.8 mi, 169° S · 733k acres
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About This Glen White Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glen White, West Virginia. Coordinates: 37.730392, -81.279824. 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 White includes the ZIP code (25849), telephone area code (304), county seat of Raleigh County (Beckley), and school district assignment (Raleigh 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. |
