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About Newell
Set in the northern part of West Virginia, Newell is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Newell is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.82 square miles.
📰 Newell News Today
- Randy Dale Morrell Obituary | Nixon Funeral Home | Newell, WV Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Newell Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Major house fire in Hancock County extinguished, crews on scene addressing hotspots WTRF · Feb 8
- Fire erupts on Jefferson Street in Newell, W.V., no injuries reported WTOV · Feb 8
- Fiesta Tableware Retail Outlet in Newell atlasobscura.com · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Newell Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Newell — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Newell
- Mugsy's (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWest Virginia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.82 sq mi
Coordinates40.6159, -80.5978