Flemington West Virginia Map

About Flemington, West Virginia

Flemington is a locality in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 240. The population density is 119.3 people per km². Flemington is located at 39.2665°N, 80.1320°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26347.

Flemington unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of Appalachian foothills, where dense woodlands give way to cleared fields and pastures. It lies 26.8 miles south-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 201°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-south-east of Bridgeport. The air here, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and pine needles that settles over the land like a soft blanket. Small creeks, their waters glinting like spilled mercury under the slanting sunlight, meander through the hollows, feeding into larger streams that carve their paths through the undulating terrain. The houses, often adorned with porches and gardens bursting with summer blooms, seem to hunker down against the occasional sharp wind that sweeps across the open spaces, their chimneys patiently awaiting the coming of cooler weather. The history of Flemington is tied to the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath this part of Taylor County, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the character of its people. While the deep mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that industrious past linger in the weathered barns and the sturdy, practical spirit of the community. Today, a more diversified economy supports Flemington, with local businesses serving the surrounding agricultural areas and a quiet pride in the close-knit relationships that define daily life. The landscape itself, with its mix of forested slopes and fertile valleys, continues to offer a living, breathing backdrop to the ongoing story of Flemington.

About This Flemington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Flemington, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.266482, -80.132028. 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 Flemington and Taylor County.

Detailed location data for Flemington includes the ZIP code (26347), telephone area code (304), county seat of Taylor County (Grafton), and school district assignment (Taylor 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 Flemington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.