Fairmont, County seat in Marion County, West Virginia.
Located between Morgantown and Clarksburg, Fairmont sits at 300 meters elevation along the banks of the Monongahela River in north central West Virginia.
Originally named Middletown in 1819, the city received its current name in 1843 and experienced Confederate raids during the Civil War that disrupted Union supply lines.
The pepperoni roll, now a regional food specialty, started in Marion County coal mines during the 1920s when miners needed portable meals for their shifts.
The city connects to major transportation routes through Interstate 79 and U.S. Highway 250, facilitating travel across north central West Virginia.
Local bakeries throughout Fairmont maintain distinct recipes for pepperoni rolls, making the city a center for this regional food creation.
Location: Marion County
Elevation above the sea: 300 m
Shares border with: Clarksburg
Website: http://fairmontwv.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.48139,-80.14333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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