Albright West Virginia Map

About Albright, West Virginia

Albright is a locality in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 254. The population density is 305.4 people per km². Albright is located at 39.4940°N, 79.6428°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26519.

Albright rests in a fold of Preston County's rolling terrain, where the land itself seems to breathe with the slow exhalations of ancient hills. It lies 19.1 miles east-south-east of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 119°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-east of Kingwood. The Cheat River, a patient sculptor of this landscape, threads its way through the valley, its waters reflecting the dense, verdant canopy of oak and maple that cloaks the slopes for much of the year. Fields, often a patchwork of goldenrod and Queen Anne's lace in late summer, give way to the darker green of pine stands, creating a textured, layered panorama that shifts subtly with the passing seasons. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of earth and foliage, and in the quiet of early morning, a mist often hangs low over the river, softening the edges of the world. The history of Albright is deeply entwined with the bounty of the earth and the labor of its people. Once a significant hub for timber and coal, the echoes of those industries still linger, though the landscape has largely reclaimed its own. The economy now finds a steadier pulse in agriculture and the quiet hum of local businesses, serving the residents who have long called this valley home. The river, more than just a geographical feature, has been a constant presence, a source of life and a quiet companion to the generations who have lived and worked here, their stories woven into the very fabric of Albright.

About This Albright Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Albright, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.493977, -79.64283. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Albright and Preston County.

Detailed location data for Albright includes the ZIP code (26519), telephone area code (304), county seat of Preston County (Kingwood), and school district assignment (Preston County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Albright is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.