| Place Name | Thornton |
| Place Type | Unincorporated |
| ZIP Code(s) | 26440 |
| County | Taylor County |
| Area Code(s) | 304,681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population () | |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Clarksburg, WV |
| US Congressional District(s) | West Virginia 2nd |
| State Senate Districts | 14 |