Union West Virginia Map

About Union, West Virginia

Union is a locality in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. Union is located at 39.1001°N, 80.0381°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24983.

Union rests in a wide, green valley, cradled by rolling hills that wear their forested crowns with a quiet dignity. It lies 36.8 miles south of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 187°T), and is situated 3.6 miles south of Philippi. The land here breathes a soft, humid air, especially after a rain, carrying the scent of damp earth and pine needles. Streams, clear and cool, thread through meadows dotted with wildflowers, their gentle murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. The sky above Union often displays a dramatic sweep of clouds, their undersides brushed with hues of lavender and grey as evening approaches, casting long, shifting shadows across the undulating terrain. It is a place where the landscape itself seems to hold its breath, a peaceful stillness pervading the air. This corner of Barbour County has a history intertwined with agriculture and a resilience born of its isolation. Early settlers found fertile ground for farming, and the legacy of that connection to the land still lingers in the well-tended fields and the quiet pride of those who work them. The local economy, while varied, often returns to the dependable bounty of the soil and the surrounding forests, providing a livelihood that feels deeply rooted. There aren't grand monuments here, but in the sturdy architecture of the older buildings and the friendly nods exchanged on Main Street, one can sense the enduring spirit of Union and the generations who have called this valley home.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.100099, -80.038135. 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 Union and Barbour County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (26416), telephone area code (304), county seat of Barbour County (Philippi), and school district assignment (Monroe 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 Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.