Whether wanting to research more about Fairmont and Marion County or just wanting to discover some history while on vacation, Marion County Historical Society and Museum has several collections for you to peruse.

The 1912 building that houses the museum was once the location of the county sheriffs. Today, each room features a historical period in America and Marion Country. Be sure to check out the collections about the glass industry, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, black history, and coal barons of the area. Of course, one room is dedicated to Marion County history specifically.

Marion County Historical Society , 210 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26554, Phone: 304-367-5398

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