Tunnelton, WV

Tunnelton is a quiet, tight-knit community in Preston County, West Virginia, home to around 300 residents. Built near the historic Kingwood Tunnel along the old Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the town grew as a busy rail and coal hub in the nineteenth century. Today, it offers a peaceful, rural pace of life among the rolling Appalachian hills, where neighbors know one another and daily life moves at a relaxed rhythm.

ATTRWilliam E. Barrett, HABS photographer / Public domain

The town's railroad heritage is still easy to see, anchored by the restored brick depot at the center of town that now operates as a local museum. For anyone considering a move to a quiet and affordable corner of the state, Tunnelton provides a tucked-away setting with scenic mountain surroundings, while nearby Kingwood and Morgantown keep everyday amenities, healthcare, and jobs within reasonable driving distance.