Thornton, West Virginia
Thornton: a city in Taylor County, West Virginia.
About
Thornton is a city located in the county of Taylor in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3457,-79.9420 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:40:57 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 26440 |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Thornton is located at 39°20'44"N 79°56'31"W (39.3456500, -79.9420200).
Thornton map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
7 to 10 mph W
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Thornton zip code is 26440.
County name: Barbour, County
fips: 54001
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thornton, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237118 | Alderson Broaddus University | Philippi (WV) | 26416-2035 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thornton, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Thornton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Post Office | Thornton (WV) | 26440 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Thornton, Colorado The seventh most populous city in Colorado. with a population of 148,113 people.
- Thornton, New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,553 people.
- Thornton, Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois, USA. with a population of 2,367 people.
Other cities in Taylor County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taylor County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton | 4,968 | Town in West Virginia |