Greetings from Marion County
So glad you’re here!
Our Towns
Marion County spans more than 312 square miles and has 11 municipalities, including three cities and eight towns. Learn about each place that makes up Marion County.
Barrackville
A small town with a historic covered bridge that was pivotal in West Virginia’s formation
Grant Town
An old coal town and the setting of several Ruth Ann Musick stories from The Telltale Lilac Bush
Pleasant Valley
This small residential town has some of the most pleasant places to stay in the county
Fairview
Country roads that offer stunning views and lead to a small town best known for their Fourth of July Celebration
Farmington
A small town with deep roots in the coal mining industry and a history of furthering mining regulations
I’ve been in Marion County for a couple days, and here are some facts I learned…
- The county is named after General Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion.
- It’s just two hours north of the state capital, Charleston and an hour and a half south of Pittsburgh.
- All 312 miles of Marion have so much to see!
- Its county seat, Fairmont, is called the “Friendly City.” The county has a population of 56,000 (mostly) friendly people!
- Marion County is close to Taylor, Harrison, Monongalia and Preston Counties – all the more adventuring!