Pizza, pasta, pepperoni rolls — Marion County is a surprising crossroads of Italian cuisine and culture. In the early 1900s, North Central West Virginia was a hub for coal mining, leading thousands of Italian immigrants, and their culinary traditions, to Marion County.
Pepperoni Roll Videos
To learn more about pepperoni rolls and their place in Marion County and West Virginia history, enjoy the videos below.
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Coal Heritage in MarionOct 13, 2023Did you know coal mining deaths in Marion County rival the number of Marion County veterans who died in foreign…
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Classic Italian Cuisine in AppalachiaJun 28, 2021Pizza, pasta, and pepperoni rolls: Marion County is a surprising crossroads of Italian cuisine and culture. In the early 1900s, our…
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Discover a Marion County Pepperoni RollJun 21, 2021There is nothing more West Virginian than a freshly baked pepperoni roll. This year, celebrate our state’s 158th birthday with the…
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Italian Heritage in the Middle of EverywhereJan 11, 2021Did you know every time you enjoy a pepperoni roll, you’re having a taste of Marion County history? The arrival…
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Feast of the Seven Fishes is a unique West Virginia event…Don’t miss it!Nov 30, 2017The holiday season is a time of traditions passed down through the ages. One of West Virginia’s richest traditions is…