Governor Morrisey announces Google Data Center Project in Putnam County
News ClipWOAY-TV·Putnam County, WV·3/27/2026
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that Google has purchased land in Putnam County, West Virginia, for a multi-billion-dollar High Impact Development Project. State leaders see this as a significant step to attract large-scale investment and position West Virginia for future industries, including data centers.
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Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that Google has acquired land in Putnam County, West Virginia, for a multi-billion-dollar "High Impact Development Project." State leaders believe this acquisition represents a significant stride in attracting large-scale investments, positioning West Virginia as a favorable location for future industries such as data centers and advanced manufacturing.