
Feeling Lucky: Google data center project in the works for Putnam County
News ClipNews and Sentinel·Putnam County, WV·3/28/2026
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that Google has purchased property in Putnam County, West Virginia, to begin developing a new data center. This multi-million-dollar project will be powered by Appalachian Power.
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Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Friday that Google has purchased property in Putnam County, West Virginia, to establish a new data center. The governor stated in a press release that this acquisition is Google's initial step toward a multi-million-dollar data center project. The new facility is planned to be powered by Appalachian Power, marking a significant economic development for the state.