Capels, West Virginia
Capels is a small, unincorporated community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It sits on the Tug Fork River and is about 1,309 feet (399 meters) above sea level. The ZIP code for Capels is 24820. The area uses Eastern Time (EST in winter and EDT in summer). Capels likely got its name from the Capel family, who lived in the area. It is a rural place with a history tied to coal mining.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 07:54 (CET).