Postcards from Marion County
Tag: Fairmont
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The Disc Golf Life
Frisbee. Ugh. Golf. Yawn! Frisbee is basically playing catch, which any 4-year-old can do, right? And golf? Well, what more is there…
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Up Close and Personal: Pricketts Fort
In this blog series, Up, Close and Personal, we’re going to answer some of – what I’m sure are- your most burning…
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Happy Birthday Marion County
Happy Birthday, Marion County! January was a big deal for Marion County and ultimately, West Virginia. With the capital seat in Charleston,…
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Get Teed-Off in Marion County
Golf season is gearing up in north-central West Virginia. Winter is a distant memory and terms like Hole, Fore, Bogey, Birdie, Ace,…
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Pride In Our Patriarch
How much do you know about the “Father of West Virginia” besides this often-used designation? Below are 45 facts about one of…
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County Courthouse 101
Two Indians and a single settler. That’s how the story of Marion County began. The day David Morgan walked to his fields…
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Marion County’s Famous Artists, Musicians and More
From our Fairmont’s First Friday concerts to our Palatine Park events, from our small coffee shop shindigs at Joe n’ Throw to…
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Marion County’s Famous Government and Military Leaders
When driving into Marion County off the Gateway Connector, you may notice an extra-large American flag. That flag isn’t the only patriotic…
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Marion County’s Famous Sports Figures
Marion County may be famous for pepperoni rolls, but this area has produced much more than bread and meat—it boasts a long…
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Honor Your Father
A young boy knelt in the dust of the Babylonian sun and carved into a clay tablet. He wanted the note to…