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
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Marion’s Railroad History
March 26, 2021 12:09 pm Leave your thoughtsMarion County rail-trails are a great public space for walking, biking, or just being active outdoors, but these paths also... 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
Farmington No. 9 Mine Memorial
November 17, 2019 1:00 pm Leave your thoughtsRemember and honor the 78 men who lost their lives in the Farmington Mine Disaster in 1968.
Coal Country Miniature Golf is in full swing! ️ Hit a round then check out their mining museum and try your hand at shoveling a ton of coal. ⛏ @coalcountryminigolf #mymarionwv #almostheaven #familyfun #coal #minigolf
June 3, 2019 6:15 pm Leave your thoughtsCoal Country Miniature Golf is in full swing! ️ Hit a round then check out their mining museum and try... View Article
The Diversity in Appalachia series, hosted by The Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center wraps up tonight as Rev. Richard Bowyer talks about his experience 50 years ago during the Farmington Mine Disaster. His talk begins at 7:00 pm. #mymarionwv #Appalachia #wvhistory #coal
November 13, 2018 6:05 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Diversity in Appalachia series, hosted by The Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center wraps up tonight as... View Article
The fall issue of Goldenseal Magazine commemorates the anniversary of the 1968 Farmington No. 9 Mine Disaster. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up your copy to read first-hand accounts of the devastation families and local communities suffered. ⛏️ #coal #Appalachia #WVhistory #mymarionwv #almostheaven
September 21, 2018 2:54 pm Leave your thoughtsThe fall issue of Goldenseal Magazine commemorates the anniversary of the 1968 Farmington No. 9 Mine Disaster. Stop by the... View Article
The First Annual Coal Heritage and Bluegrass Festival is more than coal, and it’s more than bluegrass. It’s community and celebration. Go to the link in our profile to read about Saturday’s festivities. ⛏️ #coal #heritage #mymarionwv
June 18, 2018 7:30 pm Leave your thoughtsThe First Annual Coal Heritage and Bluegrass Festival is more than coal, and it’s more than bluegrass. It’s community and... View Article
Coal Heritage in Marion
June 18, 2018 3:07 pm Leave your thoughtsDid you know coal mining deaths in Marion County rival the number of Marion County veterans who died in foreign... View Article
Coal Country is the perfect place to celebrate #MiniatureGolfDay! It’s one of the most unique courses in the country. ️ #minigolf #familyfun #mymarionwv #coalmine #coal
September 21, 2017 12:25 pm Leave your thoughtsCoal Country is the perfect place to celebrate #MiniatureGolfDay! It’s one of the most unique courses in the country. ️... View Article
Celebrate Marion County’s Most Unique Holiday Events
November 29, 2016 9:14 am Leave your thoughtsThe holiday season can get quite hectic to say the least. But here are some unique events you will want... View Article
History Comes Alive In Marion County
September 21, 2016 8:08 pm Leave your thoughtsAre you a history buff? Maybe you’re more of an explorer, attempting to find history and know it for where... View Article
Family fun is in full swing at the Coal Country Miniature Golf course! #minigolf #coal #fairmontwv #mymarionwv #gotowv
July 14, 2016 7:55 pm Leave your thoughtsFamily fun is in full swing at the Coal Country Miniature Golf course! #minigolf #coal #fairmontwv #mymarionwv #gotowv Posted to... View Article
It’s a HOLE IN…. two. Have you hit a hole in one at Coal Country Miniature Golf yet? #minigolf #FairmontWV #familyfun #coalmine #coal #history
April 21, 2016 7:34 pm Leave your thoughtsIt’s a HOLE IN…. two. Have you hit a hole in one at Coal Country Miniature Golf yet? #minigolf #FairmontWV... View Article
Lots to see and learn at the Coal Miners Appreciation Day/ Swap Meet. Today at the Knights of Columbus. #coal #coalminer #wv
December 5, 2015 6:49 pm Leave your thoughtsLots to see and learn at the Coal Miners Appreciation Day/ Swap Meet. Today at the Knights of Columbus. #coal... View Article
Uncover amazing rare collectibles at the Coal Miner’s Appreciation Day and Swap Meet and get a unique insight into our area’s most storied industry. Dec. 5th from 10 – 3 @ Knights of Columbus #coal #coalminer #mining #FairmontWV #WV
November 25, 2015 3:02 pm Leave your thoughtsUncover amazing rare collectibles at the Coal Miner’s Appreciation Day and Swap Meet and get a unique insight into our... View Article
Happy #miniaturegolfday Coal Country Mini Golf! One of the country’s most unique mini golf courses with its coal mining theme. Fun and history all in one! #minigolf #coal #coalmining #FairmontWV
September 21, 2015 7:07 pm Leave your thoughtsHappy #miniaturegolfday Coal Country Mini Golf! One of the country’s most unique mini golf courses with its coal mining theme.... View Article
Have you visited the Black Diamonds coal mining display at the Marion County Visitor Center? It’s an interactive exhibit that offers a glimpse of how coal was mined in the late 19th Century. The exhibit is open Monday – Friday 8:30 to 4:30. #coal #coalminer #coalmining #wvcoal
September 11, 2015 7:38 pm Leave your thoughtsHave you visited the Black Diamonds coal mining display at the Marion County Visitor Center? It’s an interactive exhibit that... View Article