What is the setting of Belle Prater's Boy by Ruth White?

Belle Prater's Boy is set in Coal Station, Virginia. Coal Station is a small coal mining town in the midst of coal fields, near the Appalachian mountains. Built where Black River and Slag Creek converge, the town is placed directly by the train yards, which carry the coal to all parts of the country. The town has two main roads, those of Main Street, where most of the businesses reside, and Residence Street, where many of the residents live.