Chelyan (/ˈʃiːljən/ SHEEL-yən) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States.

Chelyan is located on the south bank of the Kanawha River, southeast of Chesapeake.

[2] The community has the name of Chelyan Calvert, the child of an early postmaster.

[4] Former NBA player, coach, and general manager Jerry West was born in Chelyan.

This article about a location in Kanawha County, West Virginia is a stub.