Marion County, Administrative division in north central West Virginia, United States
Marion County extends over 312 square miles of land with mountains, valleys, and rivers across north central West Virginia at coordinates 39.51°N, 80.24°W.
The Virginia Assembly established Marion County on January 14, 1842, from sections of Monongalia and Harrison Counties, naming it after General Francis Marion.
The Marion County Historical Society and Museum maintains records, artifacts, and documents that tell the story of local development through generations.
The county government, based in Fairmont, manages public services, infrastructure maintenance, and administrative tasks for a population of 56,205 residents.
The Farmington No. 9 Mine Disaster Memorial stands as a physical record of the mining accidents that shaped the industrial heritage of the region.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: January 14, 1842
Capital city: Fairmont
Shares border with: Monongalia County, Taylor County, Harrison County, Wetzel County
Website: http://marioncountywv.com
GPS coordinates: 39.51000,-80.24000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:21
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Mountaineer Field
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Woodburn Circle
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Valley Falls State Park
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Mountainlair
28.2 km
High Gate
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Old Stone House
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Opekiska Lock and Dam
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Barrackville Covered Bridge
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Boreman Hall
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Oglebay Hall
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Stewart Hall
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Warner Theatre
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Elizabeth Moore Hall
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Morgantown Lock and Dam
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Walters House
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Alexander Wade House
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Dunbar School
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Dents Run Covered Bridge
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Monongalia Arts Center
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Robert H. Mollohan-Jefferson Street Bridge
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Purinton House
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South Park Historic District
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Fairmont Normal School Administration Building
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Kern's Fort
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Men's Hall
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