Tunnelton, West Virginia

About Tunnelton

Tunnelton, WV is a tiny community located in northeastern West Virginia counting 292 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Tunnelton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 859 residents per square mile.

📰 Tunnelton News Today

• Tunnelton Man charged with multiple felonies after wire theft, breaking and entering investigation WV News · Aug 17
• Man shot dead by troopers in Tunnelton after allegedly threatening them with a firearm WBOY.com · Jul 16
• State police release information about fatal officer-involved in Preston County WV MetroNews · Jul 16
• Morrel Masten Bolyard Sr. WDTV 5 · Mar 20
• WV suspect dead after allegedly threatening neighbor with machete WVNS · Jul 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Tunnelton Unique

• Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

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 7 miles.

🏫 Schools in Tunnelton

• Fellowsville Elementary
• South Preston School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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