Information on Lester, Raleigh County
The Town of Lester is located in the state of West Virginia, in Raleigh County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Lester Town HALL, Raleigh County
| Lester Town Hall's address | Lester Lester Municipal Building PO BOX 56 LESTER WV 25865 United States | |
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| Phone number of Lester Town Hall | Not available | |
| Lester, WV email | Not available | |
| Lester official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Lester | ||
| Raleigh County, West Virginia: Vital Records | Lester vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your West Virginia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Lester
What county is Lester WV in?Lester, WV is located in Raleigh County |
Where is Lester, West Virginia ?Lester lies within Raleigh County in the southern part of West Virginia, USA. It is situated approximately 15 miles west of Beckley, a significant nearby city. Nestled in the Appalachian region, Lester is part of the greater Appalachian Mountain Range area, offering a typically rugged terrain. |
What is the cost of living in Lester WV ? |
Lester administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh - other counties in West Virginia |
Lester building department, WV
Welcome to Lester, WV, where initiating your construction projects begins with securing the necessary approvals from local authorities. To apply for the necessary permits, visit the Town Hall located at [insert address here—this information is typically found on local government websites]. Before submitting your application, we recommend contacting the office directly for detailed information on associated fees and estimated processing times specific to your project. Ensuring clear communication with the municipal staff can streamline your application process and help you start building without unnecessary delays.
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Lester's town hall or Raleigh County authorities directly. |
Demography of Lester
| Name of Lester inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 322 inhabitants | 187 / 8 089 | ||
| Population density in Lester | 595,7 pop/sq mi (230,0 pop/km²) | |||
Air quality
| Lester Air Quality Today | 22 (Good) |
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Events nearby
| Red Rocks Worship - The King Is Coming Tour | 2025-06-06 at | Beckley |
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| Charleston Dirty Birds vs. High Point Rockers | 2025-05-27 at GoMart Ballpark | Charleston |
| Charleston Dirty Birds vs. High Point Rockers | 2025-05-28 at GoMart Ballpark | Charleston |
| Charleston Dirty Birds vs. High Point Rockers | 2025-05-29 at GoMart Ballpark | Charleston |
| Charleston Dirty Birds vs. Lexington Legends | 2025-05-30 at GoMart Ballpark | Charleston |
| Charleston Dirty Birds vs. Lexington Legends | 2025-05-31 at GoMart Ballpark | Charleston |
| Charleston Dirty Birds vs. Lexington Legends | 2025-06-01 at GoMart Ballpark | Charleston |
List of Passport Facilities in Lester, WV
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Lester, WV
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| RALEIGH COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERKS OFFICE | 222 MAIN ST | 3042559135 |
| BECKLEY POST OFFICE | 134 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE | 3042525336 |
| FAYETTE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERKS OFFICE | 100 NORTH COURT ST | 3045744249 |
| CONCORD UNIVERSITY | 1000 VERMILLION STREET | 3043845285 |
| PRINCETON POST OFFICE | 1000 MERCER STREET | 3044253075 |
| MONTGOMERY MAIN POST OFFICE | 315 FOURTH AVENUE | 3044422691 |
| BLUEFIELD MAIN POST OFFICE | 3010 E CUMBERLAND RD | 3043259196 |
| MADISON POST OFFICE | 650 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 3043691251 |
| LOGAN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK | 300 STRATTON ST | 3047928550 |
| GILES COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERKS OFFICE | 501 WENONAH AVENUE | 5409211722 |
| MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 3047723038 |
| SUMMERSVILLE POST OFFICE | 449 WATER STREET | 3048722381 |
| SUMMERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 6201 WEBSTER RD | 3048720844 |
| CHARLESTON MAIN POST OFFICE | 1002 LEE STREET EAST | 3045611007 |
| PEMBROKE POST OFFICE | 102 PROGRESS ST | 5406267211 |
Lester administrative numbers
| Lester Town code | 5446468 |
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| Lester Town postcode | 25865 |
Transportation modes in Lester
| Airport | Raleigh County Memorial Airport 10.3 miles Mercer County Airport 30.8 miles Yeager Airport 46.9 miles |
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Lester territory
| Lester area | 0,54 sq mi (1,40 km²) |
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| Lester altitude | 2 028 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 37.7353 Longitude: -81.3013 Latitude: 37° 44' 7'' North Longitude: 81° 18' 5'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Lester | Currently, the town Lester isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Lester |
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| Natural parks | Lester isn't part of a natural park |
What is Lester close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Sophia, Mabscott, Beckley and Rhodell | ||
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| Whitesville | Mabscott | Mabscott |
| Rhodell |  | Sophia |
| Rhodell | Sophia | Sophia |
| Sophia 3.3 miles | Mabscott 5.4 miles | Beckley 8.1 miles |
| Rhodell 8.7 miles | Mullens 11.5 miles | Pax 12.2 miles |
| Mount Hope 13.2 miles | Pineville 16.6 miles | Oceana 18.3 miles |
| Oak Hill 19.1 miles | Thurmond 19.8 miles | Whitesville 21.2 miles |
| Matoaka 22.2 miles | Northfork 22.9 miles | Hinton 23.4 miles |
| Keystone 23.5 miles | Sylvester 23.6 miles | Kimball 24.2 miles |
| Fayetteville 24.7 miles | Meadow Bridge 25.8 miles | Davy 25.8 miles |
Distance between Lester and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2083 miles | Houston : 978 miles | Philadelphia : 367 miles |
| Phoenix : 1746 miles | San Antonio : 1143 miles | San Diego : 2040 miles |
| Dallas : 937 miles | San Jose : 2206 miles | Jacksonville : 512 miles |
| Indianapolis : 297 miles | San Francisco : 2264 miles | Austin : 1072 miles |
| Columbus : 180 miles | Fort Worth : 968 miles | Charlotte : 177 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Lester, WV
Elementary schools in Lester
Lester Elementary
District of Raleigh County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 152