We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Raysal. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Raysal.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Raysal. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Raysal.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Raysal. See our Newspapers Page for Raysal.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Raysal ...
Looking for more information about Raysal? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Raysal, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Raysal.
Adding Raysal to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Raysal in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found (so far) for Raysal was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Raysal post office opened in 1932.
If you're interested in how the shape of West Virginia's counties, including McDowell, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Raysal - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 304 code has been Overlayed with the 681 area code. New phone numbers in the Raysal area will be assigned with one of these codes: 304 or 681. As a result, placing a call in the Raysal area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Raysal). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Raysal or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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A copy of the Blevins & Helbock Post Office list with background information can be found at: