West Union, West Virginia

About West Union

West Union, WV is a tiny community located in northern West Virginia, home to 643 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, West Union is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,786 residents per square mile.

📰 West Union News Today

• South Harrison Varsity Football @ Doddridge County MaxPreps · Aug 17
• Man who allegedly threatened to ‘blow’ deputy’s ‘brains out’ at Doddridge County Fair charged WBOY.com · Aug 17
• Police find woman covered in blood in West Union home, 32-year-old man arrested WDTV 5 · May 4
• Gallery: Heartland Region West Virginia Explorer · May 30
• Gregory "Greg" Lynn Robinson Obituary | Davis Funeral Home - West Union | West Union, WV Tribute Archive · May 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes West Union Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named West Union — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Union

• Doddridge County Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in West Union

• Doddridge County Early Learning Academy
• Doddridge County Elementary School
• Doddridge County High School
• Doddridge County Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of West Union

🏘️ Nearby Communities