Thornton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Thornton
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 Thornton
Location in West Virginia
Thornton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26440
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| Area code(s) | 304 and 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1548055 |
Thornton is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States. Thornton is located on Three Fork Creek along the Northwestern Turnpike (US 50) at its junction with County Route 7. Thornton also hosts an annual Pumpkin Festival. Thornton contains a Volunteer Fire Department, Post Office, and Taylor County's Judge Alan Moats' residence.
Historic site
- Thornton United Methodist Church (1912)
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