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The Chestnut Ridge people (CRP) are a mixed-race (or tri-racial isolate) community residing just northeast of Philippi Barbour County in north-central West Virginia USA. They are often called Mayles (from the most common surname — Mayle or Male) or Guineas (a pejorative term). Some CRP have identified as Melungeon and attended the Melungeon Unions or joined the Melungeon Heritage Association. Many CRP identify themselves as Native American or as an Indian-white mixed group.