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Marion County Historical Society and Museum, Fairmont, West Virginia. 3,369 likes · 23 talking about this · 180 were here. Established in 1908.
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Fairmont. The Marion County Historical Society & Museum hosts a collection of amazing and diverse artifacts from past centuries. The museum and the society provide a connection to the events, times, fashions and culture of days past; everyone, regardless of age, can appreciate the fascinating history waiting here that can be explored time and ...
211 Adams St. Fairmont, WV 26554. Built in 1912, the former home to the county sheriff and now serves as a museum featuring exhibits related to the state's past such as the compass used to survey present-day West Virginia. Docent-led tours of the museum and old jail are available.
- 211 Adams St. Fairmont, WV 26554
- marionhistorical@yahoo.com
- (304) 368-1123
The society operates the Marion County Historical Museum, which is housed in the former home of Governor William A. MacCorkle. The museum showcases exhibits on the history of Marion County, including Native American artifacts, coal mining memorabilia, and Civil War artifacts.
- MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
- MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
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Our mission is to promote and preserve local history which dates back to and beyond Colonial times through such activities as: The Historical Society of Marion County was chartered in 1908 to collect, preserve and interpret materials related to the County in anticipation of a permanent museum.
From pioneer life to pepperoni rolls, Marion County’s history is multifaceted. Take a journey through time. Study the architecture, artifacts, and archives that have been preserved to tell our story. See the memorials to those we’ve lost.
The Marion County Historical Society is actually a museum. There are thousands of historical artifacts that have been donated by local residents over the decades. Including a surveying compass from George Washington, civil war rifles, dining silverware, photos, and much more.