Mining in Marion
March 29, 2021 11:37 am Leave your thoughtsWest Virginia’s mountainous terrain, impressive river valleys, and rich natural resources have all profoundly contributed to the history and culture... View Article
Tag Archive: Civil War
Civil War Itinerary
November 19, 2020 10:18 am Leave your thoughtsLearn about Marion County’s connection to the Civil War and its role in West Virginia’s statehood path. Take a self-guided... View Article
Pioneers to Pepperoni Rolls: 200 Years of History in the Middle of Everywhere
November 9, 2020 10:04 am Leave your thoughtsNo matter where your interests lie, Marion County has historical locations, each with a wealth of information. Travel through 200... View Article
History of the Barrackville Covered Bridge
September 29, 2020 3:13 pm Leave your thoughtsBarrackville is the home to the second oldest covered bridge in West Virginia and the first such bridge in Marion... View Article
History of Woodlawn Cemetery
September 23, 2020 2:55 pm Leave your thoughtsWoodlawn Cemetery was established in the early spring of 1875. The story has it that Joseph R. Hamilton was climbing... View Article
Marion Makes Murals
June 26, 2020 2:35 pm Leave your thoughtsBig things are happening at Palatine Park! Now along with summer fun, visitors can now enjoy a beautiful depiction of... View Article
Get Outdoors
June 5, 2020 1:40 pm Leave your thoughtsNestled in the heart of the Appalachian region, Marion County has become a haven for outdoor recreation. Tourists from all... View Article
8 Attractions Where History Comes Alive in Marion
April 8, 2019 2:13 pm Leave your thoughtsRemember the good ol’ days? You know, way back when pa would shear a sheep, the kids would card it... View Article
Pride In Our Patriarch
January 24, 2017 8:33 am Leave your thoughtsHow much do you know about the “Father of West Virginia” besides this often-used designation? Below are 45 facts about... View Article
Marching Along Marion County’s Historical Past
September 12, 2016 12:18 pm Leave your thoughtsIf you listen closely, you can almost hear the faint beat of a Civil War snare drum echoing across the... View Article
Julia Pierpont
May 15, 2014 1:48 pm Leave your thoughtsJust Julia. She was humble and gracious. Like her husband, she was a great leader. Though, not in the same... View Article