Open for research Mon 10 am – 6 pm; Tues to Sat 10 am to 2 pm except days when the library is closed.
Genealogy Room, Marion County Public Library. The club provides a collection of family histories, census records, vital statistics, cemetery records, county histories, and more from the local area, West Virginia and surrounding states. The Genealogy Room is located in the library.
Marion County Historical Society, Inc. & Museum (National Historic Register)
304.367.5398
Located next to the Marion County Courthouse on Adams Street in Fairmont.
www.marionhistorical.org
Open Open Mon to Sat 10am to 2 pm
Former 2 ½ story home of the County Sheriff (1912). Artifacts dating as far back as colonial period. Special events throughout the year, visit for more information.
Special tours and events are available upon request at other times.
Marion County Master Gardeners Association
304.363.0174
The master gardener program is a nationwide volunteer organization working with the county extension service.
Marion Regional Development Corporation
304.333.6732
112 Adams St., Suite 201, Fairmont
Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Economic development specializing in business expansion, recruitment, and retention.
West Augusta Historical Society Museum
304.986.1252 or 304.986.1298
Ten miles north of Fairmont on Rt. 250 N, Mannington
Open on Sundays, May - Sept 1:30 to 4 or weekdays by appointment.
Features the original bed, chair, and dresser of Frances H. Pierpont, first Governor of the restored Government of Virginia after the Civil War. Many antique items including a display of mountain antique musical instruments, Victorian and early school exhibits. Also, visit the 1800's furnished log house and caboose next to the museum.
Woman’s Club of Fairmont
304.363.0861
300 First Street, Fairmont
A glorious setting, available by reservation for private catered dinner parties, receptions, bridge parties, club meetings or weddings. This mansion was built in 1901 and contains a magnificent ornate central staircase and much of the original furnishings and decor. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
