Bethlehem West Virginia Map

About Bethlehem, West Virginia

Bethlehem is a locality in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,605. The population density is 283.8 people per km². Bethlehem is located at 40.0444°N, 80.6881°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bethlehem is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 26431, 26003.

Bethlehem occupies a high, firm plateau above the winding course of Mudlick Run, where the earth rises in firm, verdant swells that define the local horizon. It lies 8.4 miles north-northeast of Clarksburg, WV (from Clarksburg, WV: bearing 24°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southwest of Fairmont. The landscape here favors the sturdy Appalachian hardwood, their branches knitting together to cast long, shifting shadows across the slopes as the afternoon sun descends. While the distant, blue-tinted spine of the Appalachian Mountains marks the far edge of the world, the immediate terrain is defined by the sharp, intimate geometry of ridge and ravine. The air carries a crisp, earthen weight, smelling of damp soil and ancient stone, grounding the atmosphere in a quiet, persistent stillness that persists even as the day turns to gray.

History in Bethlehem remains etched in the stubborn persistence of its residents, who have long looked toward the regional centers for their livelihood while maintaining a distinct, independent character. Though the bustling industrial echoes of earlier decades have faded into memory, the local economy continues to adapt, supporting families who find utility in the proximity of Shinnston Municipal Pool for their recreation. The land bears the marks of a working heritage, where the rhythm of life is measured not by the clock, but by the slow, seasonal shifts of the forest and the quiet movement of water through the nearby hollows. On the outskirts, the still surface of Williams Mine A M D Pond reflects the changing sky, providing a singular, quiet focal point for those who wander beyond the familiar streets of Bethlehem.

About This Bethlehem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bethlehem, West Virginia. Coordinates: 40.044377, -80.688097. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Bethlehem includes the ZIP code (26431, 26003), telephone area code (304), county seat of Harrison County (Clarksburg), and school district assignment (Ohio County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.