Glendon is an unincorporated community located in Raleigh County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The United States Geological Survey’s Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) classifies Glendon as a populated place.
Geography
- County: Raleigh County, West Virginia
- Status: Unincorporated community (not incorporated as a municipality)
Historical Context
Glendon developed as a coal‑mining community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the broader economic pattern of Raleigh County, which was heavily centered on bituminous coal production.
Postal Service
A post office bearing the name Glendon was established in the area; its operation dates and current status are recorded in historical postal records, indicating that the community once had sufficient population and activity to warrant its own postal facility.
Demographics
Glendon has not been separately enumerated in recent U.S. Census counts and therefore lacks distinct population statistics. It is generally included within broader census tracts covering rural portions of Raleigh County.
Current Status
The community remains a small, rural locale with limited commercial infrastructure. Its identification on modern maps is primarily through GNIS and regional transportation references.
No additional widely recognized encyclopedic information is available for Glendon, West Virginia.
