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Google Plans Putnam County, West Virginia, Data Center Operations

Area Development News Desk

04/12/2026

Google plans to establish operations in Putnam County, West Virginia.

The investment will include the construction of a high-impact data center facility to support digital infrastructure and future growth in data processing and cloud services. The project remains in its early stages, with additional details to be announced as development progresses.

“We’re excited to share that Google has purchased land in Putnam County, West Virginia, for a new data center campus,” said Clay Allsop, Regional Head of Data Center Public Affairs for Google. “We are early in the process, and substantial work remains, but we are appreciative of the strong business environment created by the state to support projects of this scale.”

“Google’s decision to come to West Virginia is a strong signal that our state is competing and winning for the jobs and industries of the future,” noted Governor Patrick Morrisey. “This is exactly the kind of opportunity we are working to bring here, one that creates jobs, strengthens infrastructure, and positions West Virginia for long-term growth.”

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