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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Marion County, West Virginia

 
Clickable Map of Marion County, West Virginia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Marion County, WV (99) Harrison County, WV (64) Monongalia County, WV (225) Taylor County, WV (51) Wetzel County, WV (13)  MarionCounty(99) Marion County (99)  HarrisonCounty(64) Harrison County (64)  MonongaliaCounty(225) Monongalia County (225)  TaylorCounty(51) Taylor County (51)  WetzelCounty(13) Wetzel County (13)
Fairmont is the county seat for Marion County
Adjacent to Marion County, West Virginia
      Harrison County (64)  
      Monongalia County (225)  
      Taylor County (51)  
      Wetzel County (13)  
 
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1 West Virginia, Marion County, Barrackville — Barrackville Covered Bridge
On Pike Street / Monumental Road (County Route 21) at Buffalo Road (Local Route 250/32), on the right when traveling north on Pike Street / Monumental Road.
This covered bridge, built in 1853 by Eli and Lemuel Chenoweth, West Virginia’s pioneer bridge builders, is an excellent example of a modified Burr Truss and is in substantially original condition. The bridge was saved from destruction during Jones’ . . . Map (db m75051) HM
2 West Virginia, Marion County, Barrackville — Veterans Memorial
On Pike Street (County Route 250/32) at Mohawk Street, on the left when traveling north on Pike Street.
In honor of those who served our country and in cherished memory of those who gave their last full measure of devotion at sea in home and foreign lands There is no more fitting tribute to the glory of these, our sons and daughters, than the . . . Map (db m178989) WM
3 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — "Huey 109"
Near City View Terrace at State Street (County Route 64/13), on the left when traveling north.
UH1H 66-16109 Vietnam Service 1968 - 1971 336th Assault Helicopter Company Soc Trang Army Airfield AO - Mekong Delta Call Sign - "Super Slick" Mission - Night Ops Armament - Mini Gun, 50 Cal, 3 - M60's Illumination . . . Map (db m233049) HM
4 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — "The Purple Heart"
Near City View Terrace at State Street (County Road 64/13), on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the recipients of the Nations oldest military decoration "The Purple Heart" In honor of all who lost their lives or were wounded in combat in any war All gave some Some gave allMap (db m179204) WM
5 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — 200 Sycamores
Near Locust Avenue (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles west of Bryant Street, on the right when traveling south.
200 Sycamores Dedicated to the George Washington Bicentennial Feb 22, 1932 In Memory of Citizens of FairmontMap (db m172383) HM WM
6 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — A. Brooks Fleming HouseA Role in the Action — Jones-Imboden Raid —
On Jefferson Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Jefferson Street.
On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, they later reported . . . Map (db m21232) HM
7 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Alpheus F. Haymond / Thomas S. Haymond
On Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 19) north of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Alpheus F. Haymond Attorney Alpheus Haymond voted against secession as a delegate to the Virginia Convention of 1861 but served the Confederacy during the war. Postwar "test oaths” kept him from practicing law in WV until the . . . Map (db m164774) HM
8 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Attack on FairmontWatching from the Kearsley House — Jones-Imboden Raid —
On Madison Street at Cleveland Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Madison Street.
(Preface):On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, they later reported . . . Map (db m21205) HM
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9 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Battle for the BridgeThe Foundry Fight — Jones-Imboden Raid —
On Everest Drive just north of Merchant Street (West Virginia Route 73), on the left when traveling east.
On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, they later reported . . . Map (db m21136) HM
10 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Battle Of Fairmont
On Merchant Street (West Virginia Route 310) at 3rd Street (West Virginia Route 310), on the right when traveling south on Merchant Street.
On April 29, 1863, during the noted Jones-Imboden Raid, Confederate cavalry attacked Fairmont. Parts of the 106th NY Volunteers, along with militia and townsmen, mounted a strong but futile defense against overwhelming numbers. Gen. Jones's men blew . . . Map (db m156171) HM
11 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Boaz Fleming1758–1830
On Adams Street east of Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north.
Here in 1819, on land purchased from Thomas Barns, Boaz Fleming, pioneer, soldier of the American Revolution, founded this town, which, in 1820, the Virginia General Assembly established as Middletown, under a trustee form of Government. . . . Map (db m29733) HM
12 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Boothsville
On Middletown Road (County Road 73/73) just north of Boothsville Road (County Road 73/12), on the right when traveling north.
Named for Captain James Booth, pioneer soldier and settler. He was killed by Indians, 1778, and his companion, Nathaniel Cochran, wounded and captured. William Grundy, brother of the noted Felix Grundy, was also killed by Indians nearby.Map (db m175247) HM
13 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Captain James Booth17   -1778
On Industrial Park Road (County Route 58) 0.2 miles north of Vankirk Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Captain Booth migrated from the valley of Virginia to this valley in 1768-and founded the first settlement here in 1772. He was fired upon and killed by a party of Shawnee Indians on June 16th 1778, at a point on the near shore of the . . . Map (db m175795) HM
14 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Colonel Zackquill Morgan
On Overfort Lane east of Pricketts Fort Road (County Road 72), on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Revolutionary War soldier and patriot Colonel Zackquill Morgan Born c. 1735 in Orange Co., VA Died January 1, 1795 in Monongalia, VAMap (db m202524) HM WM
15 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Colonel Zackwill Morgan
Near Overfort Lane east of Pricketts Fort Road (County Route 72), on the right when traveling north.
Here lies buried Colonel Zackeill Morgan One of the earliest settlers of the old Monongalia County Soldier of the Revolution Founder of Morgantown, (VA.) West Virginia, (1785) Born (C) 1735 in Frederick County Virginia . . . Map (db m173501) HM
16 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Confederate Cemetery
On Merchant Street (West Virginia Route 310) south of Jefferson Street (West Virginia Route 310), on the right when traveling south.
Near this point, in a mass grave, lie the remains of 39 Confederate soldiers from the 6th, 7th, 11th and 12th Virginia cavalry units—part of the force led by Gen. W.E. Jones. Attacked Fairmont April 29, 1863, after raids at Kingwood and . . . Map (db m156170) HM
17 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — David Morgan (1721–1813) / Patriot, Defender
On 3rd Street (West Virginia Route 310) at Virginia Avenue, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Street.
David Morgan (1721–1813). Son of Col. Morgan Morgan. Surveyed with Washington for Fairfax Stone; explored with Boone & Gist. Settled here in 1771. Surveyed Pleasantville (Rivesville) 1776. Upriver on his nearby 361-acre River See, he . . . Map (db m164816) HM
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18 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — East/West Stadium
On Virginia Avenue at 12th Street, on the left when traveling south on Virginia Avenue.
Home of West Virginia's First Black/White Football Game, Dunbar High School Tigers vs. Fairmont Senior High School Polar Bears September 30, 1954.Map (db m181258) HM
19 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Fairmont
On Adams Street (U.S. 250) at Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on Adams Street.
Home of Francis H. Pierpont, whose services in the organization of this State are commemorated by his statue in Statuary Hall, Washington. He was governor under the Restored Government of the State of Virginia, 1861–1868.Map (db m21313) HM
20 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Fairmont Normal School Administration Building(Hardway Hall - Fairmont State University)
Near Campus Drive East at Bryant Street, on the left when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of historic places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m175252) HM
21 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Fairmont State College
On Locust Avenue (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles west of Bryant Street, on the right when traveling south.
Founded through private enterprise in 1865. Established as a state institution in 1867 and known as Fairmont State Normal School. Became Fairmont State Teachers College, 1931. Name Fairmont State College was adopted in 1943.Map (db m172338) HM
22 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — MA7 — First Father’s Day Service
On Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) at 3rd Street (West Virginia Route 310), on the left when traveling north on Fairmont Avenue.
Site of Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal church, now Central United Methodist, where Father’s Day was first observed on July 5, 1908. Reverend Webb conducted the service upon the request of Mrs. Charles Clayton, daughter of Methodist minister . . . Map (db m172306) HM
23 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — First Father's Day Service
On Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) at 3rd Street (West Virginia Route 310), on the right when traveling south on Fairmont Avenue.
First Father's Day Service Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, South July 5, 1908Map (db m174989) HM
24 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Francis H. Pierpont
On Adams Street (U.S. 19/250) just east of Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 19/250), on the right when traveling west.
Born 1814, Francis Pierpont was a respected lawyer and supporter of the Union. Delegate in 1861 to the Wheeling conventions, he became governor of Restored Virginia and aided efforts to form a new state. Postwar, he oversaw the rebuilding of . . . Map (db m175079) HM
25 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Francis H. Pierpont Home“Father of West Virginia”
On Quincy Street (U.S. 19) at Jackson Street (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling north on Quincy Street.
Ahead near Pierpont Avenue stood the home of Francis Harrison Pierpont, governor of the Restored Government of Virginia and the “Father of West Virginia.” Here he brought his bride, Julia Augusta Robertson Pierpont, in 1854. Here their . . . Map (db m75030) HM
26 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On Artillery Drive west of Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling west.
A tribute to Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. (Reverse): Remembrance, Family, Patriot, HometownMap (db m175296) WM
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27 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Gold Star Mothers
Near City View Terrace at State Street (County Road 64/13), on the left when traveling north.
In honor of West Virginia Gold Star mothers who suffered the loss of a son or daughter while serving in our Armed Forces for the enduring freedom of these United States of America from the American Revolutionary War to present . . . Map (db m179344) WM
28 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Graves of the PierpontsIn Memoriam
On Maple Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 19), on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
Francis H. Pierpont, governor of the Restored Government of Virginia and the "Father of West Virginia" died on March 24, 1899. He is buried here with his wife, Julia Augusta Robertson Pierpont. They first met when he interviewed her in 1847 for a . . . Map (db m172346) HM
29 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Highgate Carriage House
On Walnut Avenue just north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of historic places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m175248) HM
30 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — High-Level / Million Dollar Robert H. Mollohan Bridge
On Jefferson Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Jefferson Street.
Completed in 1921, honoring WWI veterans. Designed by Concrete Steel Engineering Co., NY; built by John F. Casey Co., Pittsburgh. Three 250 ft. reinforced concrete arch spans, 90 ft. above river, 1,266 ft. long. Connected Fairmont by trolley, foot . . . Map (db m21303) HM
31 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — High-Level / Million Dollar Robert H. Mollohan Bridge
On Merchant Street (West Virginia Route 73) at Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on Merchant Street.
Completed in 1921, honoring WWI veterans. Designed by Concrete Steel Engineering Co., NY; built by John F. Casey Co., Pittsburgh. Three 250 ft. reinforced concrete arch spans, 90 ft. above river, 1,266 ft. long. Connected Fairmont by trolley, foot . . . Map (db m21304) HM
32 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Job Prickett House
Near State Park Entrance Road north of Overfort Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m173478) HM
33 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — 56 — Johnnie Johnson — Legends & Lore —
Near Everest Drive west of East Park Avenue (West Virginia Route 310), on the right when traveling west.
1924-2005, Fairmont native. Rock & Roll pioneer who helped define early genre. Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.Map (db m174887) HM
34 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Julia Robertson Pierpont
On Adams Street (U.S. 19/250) east of Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 19/250), on the left when traveling north.
Born July 1828 in New York, she was the wife of Francis Pierpont, who served as governor of Loyal Virginia throughout the Civil War. As first lady of postwar Virginia, she organized the decoration and cleanup of neglected Union graves in the . . . Map (db m175080) HM
35 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Korean War Memorial
Near State Street (County Road 64/13) south of Songbird Lane, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor of Korean War Veteran Columbus Carpenter "A man with a big heart always ready to lend a helping hand"Map (db m195587) WM
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36 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Marion County Courthouse
On Adams Street north of Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north.
Marion County was named for the Revolutionary War general, Francis Marion of South Carolina, the legendary “Swamp Fox.” It was formed in 1842 from Harrison and Monongalia Counties. The first courthouse, a two-story red brick structure, was completed . . . Map (db m174871) HM
37 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Marion County VeteransKilled In Action
On Madison Street at Adams Street (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling south on Madison Street.
World War I Thomas R. Atha, USMC • Thomas Bennett, Army • Buie W. Boydoh, Army • Lloyd E. Brown, Army • Abie L. Burke, Army • Charles E. Cartwright, Army • Thomas M. Conner, Army • Gerardo Dapruzzo, Army • Harold Davis, Army . . . Map (db m179932) WM
38 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
On Nasa Boulevard at Galiher Drive, on the right when traveling south on Nasa Boulevard.
At this site in 1993 the NASA's IV&V Program was established as part of an Agency-wide strategy to provide the highest achievable levels of safety and cost-effectiveness for mission critical software. IV&V Independent Verification and . . . Map (db m175540) HM
39 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Original Saint Anthony Church Bell
On Mary Lou Retton Drive, 0.1 miles north of Cordelia Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Cast in 1909, by C.S. Bell & Co. Foundry - Hillsboro, OH From 1911 - 1969 this bell hung in the bell tower over the original St. Anthony Church, 1547 Beverly Rd. It was moved to this location in 1969 and sat behind the church under the . . . Map (db m181294) HM
40 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Owen (Mac) McCafferty
Near City View Terrace at State Street (County Road 64/13), on the left when traveling north.
Military Service World War II and Korea Died March 24, 1994Map (db m179095) WM
41 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — 57 — Pepperoni RollLegends & Lore
On Country Club Road, 0.1 miles west of Barry Street, on the right when traveling west.
West Virginia delicacy created by Italian families in Fairmont to feed local coal miners. Variants now popular statewide.Map (db m172336) HM
42 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Prickett’s Fort
On Meadowdale Road (County Route 73) at Pricketts Fort Road (County Route 72), on the left when traveling west on Meadowdale Road.
To the north stood the fort built, 1774, by Jacob Prickett. In 1777, Captain William Haymond commanded a militia company here which guarded Monongahela Valley. In Prickett Cemetery are graves of Colonel Zackquill Morgan and other pioneers.Map (db m172303) HM
43 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Pricketts Fort
On Overfort Lane, 0.1 miles east of Wildwood Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The original Pricketts Fort was built in 1774, during Lord Dunmore's War, on the land of Jacob Prickett. It provided protection for more than eighty neighboring families from Native American attacks. Though this fort was never attacked, there were . . . Map (db m173517) HM
44 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Prickett's Fort
This monument is erected by the Society of the Sons of the Revolution of West Virginia to mark the site of Prickett's Fort Built in 1774 on the land of Jacob PrickettMap (db m153679) HM
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45 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Sage of Valley Falls
Near Valley Falls Road (County Route 31/14) 2.8 miles east of East Grafton Road (West Virginia Route 310), on the left when traveling west.
Long ago, when the Great Spirit created Valley Falls, he made a masterpiece, which no writer's pen nor artist's brush has been able to do justice. Here was the ideal site for the ancient campfire of the children of nature to supply their needs, . . . Map (db m206430) HM
46 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Sheriff's House(Marion County Historical Society Museum)
On Adams Street (West Virginia Route 19) just north of Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m174869) HM
47 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Somehow
Near City View Terrace at State Street (County Route 64/13), on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated in honor of all the parents and loved ones of each veteran from Marion County who served in Vietnam. Somehow I've tried for many an hour and minute To think of this world without me in it. I can't imagine a new-born day . . . Map (db m179004) WM
48 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — The Colonel George S. "Spanky" Roberts, USAF Memorial Bridge
On Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 250) at Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south on Cleveland Avenue.
Named in honor of local American hero, "Spanky" Roberts (1918-84), grad. of Dunbar H. S. & WV State College. 1st African-Am. aviation cadet, Tuskegee, 1941. Comm. 2nd Lt. & pilot in 1942; flew over 100 missions in Africa, Europe & Mid-East, . . . Map (db m174975) HM
49 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — The Colonel George S. “Spanky” Roberts, USAF Memorial Bridge
On Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) at 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Fairmont Avenue.
Named in honor of local American hero, “Spanky” Roberts (1918–84), graduate of Dunbar H.S. & WV State College, 1st African-American aviation cadet, Tuskegee, 1941. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant & pilot in 1942; flew over 100 missions in Africa, . . . Map (db m40497) HM
50 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — The Oliverio Family
On Stoney Hill Rd, 0.1 miles north of Fairmont Gateway Connector (West Virginia Route 273), on the right when traveling north.
This site was farm land owned by Luigi (1894-1961) and Elizabeth Oliverio (1905-1981) where they reared their seven children. Luigi Oliverio operated Opal Glass and Commercial Glass Co. in Fairmont from 1923 to 1961. This memorial recognizes . . . Map (db m232391) HM
51 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — The Original Dunbar School
On Adams Street (U.S. 250) east of Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east.
The cornerstone of the first Dunbar School which began as The Fairmont Colored School built in 1903. It replaced the original wood frame building that is marked on the map. Dunbar Street overlooks downtown Fairmont. In 1909 it became known as Dunbar . . . Map (db m130193) HM
52 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — The Sesquicentennial of Christ Episcopal Church1852-2002
On 9th Street at Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling west on 9th Street.
This church bell cast in 1892 at McShane Bell Foundry, Baltimore, MD. was refurbished and this bell tower constructed in 2002 to commemorate the founding of the Church in 1852. It rings in honor of former, present and future parishioners and . . . Map (db m175336) HM
53 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Valley Falls Whip and Grist Mill
Near Valley Falls Road, 2.8 miles east of East Grafton Road (State Highway 310).
In 1827 W.W. Fetterman purchased the land surrounding Valley Falls, and built a ship saw mill, and contracted with William Hanley, an English stone cutter, to cut a mill race for water power, using black powder explosives for the first time in . . . Map (db m206737) HM
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54 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Memorial
Near Maple Avenue, 0.3 miles east of Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 19), on the left when traveling east.
In memory of all Veterans who honorably served a grateful nation in the past, the present and the future. The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Freedom is not always free.Map (db m172428) WM
55 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Memorial
On Morgantown Avenue just west of Cochran Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory of all Veterans who honorably served a grateful nation The price of freedom is eternal vigilance Map (db m174880) WM
56 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans MemorialVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 629
On Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling south on Fairmont Avenue.
As you stand here gazing at the American Flag waving freely in the wind, remember how brave men and women left their families, traveled unfamiliar lands and fought, for one sole purpose, so that United States Citizens remain as free as a flag in . . . Map (db m174963) WM
57 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Memorial
On Adams Street (U.S. 19/250) at Jefferson Street (U.S. 250), on the left when traveling east on Adams Street.
For God and Country To all Veterans of Marion County who helped preserve the freedoms of humanity for all ages to comeMap (db m175118) WM
58 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Memorial
On Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) just south of 8th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the Veterans of all warsMap (db m175140) WM
59 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Memorial
On Madison Street at Adams Street (U.S. 19), on the left when traveling north on Madison Street.
Dedicated to: all Marion County VeteransMap (db m175161) WM
60 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Memorial
On Fairmont Avenue (U.S. 250) at 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Fairmont Avenue.
Dedicated to city by Veterans Foreign Wars Post No. 629 in Memory of departed comrades V.F.W. Post No.629 Welcomes you to Fairmont W. VA. Fairmont W. VA. incorporated as Middletown VA. 1820 changed to present name 1865 Thank you . . . Map (db m175214) HM WM
61 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans MemorialEast Fairmont High School
On Airport Road, 0.5 miles north of Crosswinds Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to our Veterans and Military Personnel who serve our Nation with courage, pride and honorMap (db m195555) WM
62 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Memorial
On Catawba Road (County Route 74) at Jordan Road (County Route 74), on the right when traveling north on Catawba Road.
A memorial to all living and dead who have served in our nation's Armed ForcesMap (db m225244) WM
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63 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Monument
Near Maple Avenue at Anderson Street, on the left when traveling east.
To the memory of the veterans of Marion County, W.Va. who faithfully served their country during the Revolutionary War 1775-1783 The War of 1812 The Mexican War 1845-1848 Dedicated May 30, 1930 to the memory of the veterans of Marion . . . Map (db m172432) WM
64 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Veterans Square
On Madison Street just south of Adams Street (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m178565) HM
65 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Vietnam Veterans Memorial1959 - 1975
Near City View Terrace at State Street (County Road 64/13), on the left when traveling north.
To All Who Served In Vietnam And To Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice SP4 Eugene C Summers 25 Jan 66 • MSG Clyde Hall 22 Apr 66 • PFC Philip Vilone Jr 16 Jun 66 • PFC Daniel W Stutler 4 Jul 66 • PFC Benjamin N Hamrick 8 Aug 66 . . . Map (db m179508) WM
66 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel
On Maple Avenue at Anderson Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel Superintendent's Residence and Office Built c. 1929 National Register of Historic Places Map (db m172379) HM
67 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Woodlawn Cemetery Historic District
On Maple Avenue at Anderson Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
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68 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — World War II Memorial
Near State Street (County Route 64/13) south of Songbird Lane, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor of World War II Veteran Asa Davison A member of "The Greatest Generation"Map (db m195611) WM
69 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairview — In Loving Memory
On Main Street (County Road 17) near Jefferson Street (State Route 218), on the right when traveling west.
In Loving Memory of the children of the Oklahoma Bombing April 19, 1995
Lo, children are the heritage of the Lord…Psalm 127:3 …suffer the little children to come unto me…for of such is the kingdom of God. Matt . . . Map (db m188871) HM
70 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairview — Lenna Lowe Yost
On Paw Paw Creek Road (West Virginia Route 218) at Jamison Road (West Virginia Route 218), on the right when traveling east on Paw Paw Creek Road.
Born in 1878 in Basnettville, Marion Co. President of Women's Christian Temperance Union by 1908; led state suffrage movement in 1917, resulting in 1920 passage of 19th Amendment giving women right to vote. She was first woman to chair WV Republican . . . Map (db m189043) HM
71 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairview — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (County Road 17) west of Jefferson Street (State Route 218), on the right when traveling west.
To the memory of those who helped to preserve the four freedoms of our glorious countryMap (db m188597) WM
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72 West Virginia, Marion County, Farmington — Farmington Disaster
On U.S. 250 at Main Street (West Virginia Route 218), on the left when traveling south on U.S. 250.
Explosion in Consolidated Coal No. 9 mine November 20, 1968 resulted in deaths of 78 miners, with only 21 men rescued. Mine sealed ten days later due to fires and explosions. In 1969 recovery efforts began. Over ten year period the bodies of 59 . . . Map (db m188586) HM
73 West Virginia, Marion County, Farmington — Indian Raid
On U.S. 250 at West Virginia Route 218, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 250.
Here Nicholas Wood and Jacob Straight were killed and Mrs. Elizabeth Dragoo captured during Indian raid in 1786. Mrs. Straight and her daughter made their escape from the Indians by hiding under sheltering rocks near by.Map (db m75089) HM
74 West Virginia, Marion County, Farmington — Veterans Memorial
On Mill Street (County Road 9/1) at Old State Route 250, on the left when traveling east on Mill Street.
Dedicated to the honor and in the memory of all men and women who have fought on the battlefields of the world so that this nation "of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth." May God keep you always . . . Map (db m178776) WM
75 West Virginia, Marion County, Farmington — Waitman T. Willey
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 218) just north of U.S. 250, on the left when traveling north.
A mile north stood the cabin in which Waitman T. Willey, the State’s first U.S. Senator was born, October 18, 1811. Elected August 4, 1863 by the Legislature, he served until March 3, 1871. Died May 2, 1900; buried in Morgantown.Map (db m21130) HM
76 West Virginia, Marion County, Grant Town — Veterans Memorial
On Straight Street north of Main Street (County Road 17), on the left when traveling north.
In Memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice Glenn H. Cosner • Ralph McCoy • George Krevosky • James C. Paugh • Steve Zimmerman • George Yanick • James H. Hibbs • Daniel VingisMap (db m189047) WM
77 West Virginia, Marion County, Mannington — Chief Amos Andrews MorrisBorn Jan. 9, 1910 — End of watch Feb. 28, 1959 —
On Mead Avenue just west of East Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east.
Shot and killed while transporting 2-suspects to the Marion County Jail. A reminder to always be vigilant blessed be the peacemaker for they shall be called the children of God.Map (db m164996) HM
78 West Virginia, Marion County, Mannington — Farmington No. 9 Mine Memorial
On Llewellyn Run Road (County Road 13/1) east of Flat Run Road (County Road 13), on the right when traveling east.
In memory of the 78 miners who died in No. 9 Mine of Consolidation Coal Company November 20, 1968 This monument is located atop the unrecovered portion of No. 9 Mine dedicated in perpetuity as a cemetery Arthur A. Anderson Jr. • *Jack . . . Map (db m189186) HM
79 West Virginia, Marion County, Mannington — Hamilton Round Barn
On Flaggy Meadow Drive (County Road 11) just south of Roundbarn Road, on the right when traveling south.
The round barn design was popular in West Virginia and Pennsylvania in the early 1900s. Angis Hamilton built this unique structure in 1932 as a dairy barn. By using lumber from his farm, and with help from family and neighbors, his cost was about . . . Map (db m178494) HM
80 West Virginia, Marion County, Mannington — Mannington / Flaggy Meadow
On East Main Street (U.S. 250) at Meadow Avenue, on the right when traveling south on East Main Street.
Mannington. Once called Koontown but renamed in 1856 when chartered as town by Va. Assembly. Incorporated under W. Va. law in 1871. Abundant natural gas attracted diverse industry by 1900. Brick, glass and boiler factories, machine shops, . . . Map (db m173922) HM
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81 West Virginia, Marion County, Mannington — Mannington Municipal BuildingMannington Historic District
On East Main Street (U.S. 250) at Mead Avenue, on the right when traveling south on East Main Street.
This property is a significant part of the Mannington Historic District Placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1996Map (db m164995) HM
82 West Virginia, Marion County, Mannington — Vietnam Veterans Memorial1959 - 1971
On Water Street at Mead Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.
"To all who served"Map (db m164987) WM
83 West Virginia, Marion County, Mannington — Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swinging Bridge
On Water Street just south of Mead Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated by the committee in memory of area veterans who sacrificed their lives in service to their country. Robert A. Clark KIA Dec 20, 1968 Victor Tarasuk KIA Dec 22, 1966Map (db m164988) WM
84 West Virginia, Marion County, Metz — Marion County / Wetzel County
On U.S. 250, 0.3 miles south of Pogue Run Road, on the right when traveling south.
Marion County Formed, 1842, from Harrison and Monongalia. Named for hero of the Revolution, Gen. Francis Marion. County was home of Francis H. Pierpont, leader in formation of this State. The Monongahela River forms just above Fairmont. . . . Map (db m71114) HM
85 West Virginia, Marion County, Monongah — Italian-American Immigrants Memorial Bell
On Bridge Street (County Route 56) at Main Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bridge Street.
In loving memory of the Sons of Molise who tragically lost their lives in the mining disaster Monongah December 6th 2007 The President Sen. Michele Iorio Monongah 1907-2007 A tragedy that will never be forgotten Italian-American . . . Map (db m175780) HM
86 West Virginia, Marion County, Monongah — Monongah Disaster
On Bridge Street (County Route 56) at Main Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bridge Street.
On the 6th of Dec., 1907 361 coal miners, many of them from countries far across the sea, perished under these hills in the worst mining disaster of our nation. The four who escaped died of injuries.Map (db m237520) HM
87 West Virginia, Marion County, Monongah — Monongah Heroine
On Bridge Street (County Route 56) at Main Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bridge Street.
In the excess of her sorrow brave beyond words In memory of the widowed wives and mothers of the victims of the Monongah coal mine disaster December 6, 1907. All of them long-gone but forever in our hearts We hear their ghostly . . . Map (db m175692) HM
88 West Virginia, Marion County, Monongah — Monongah Mine Disaster Memorial
On St. Barbaras Road (County Road 19/10) south of Freedom Highway (U.S. 19), on the left when traveling south.
In memory of those who lost their lives in the December 6, 1907 Monongah Mine Disaster In memory of all the unknowns who lost their lives on December 6, 1907Map (db m175386) HM
89 West Virginia, Marion County, Monongah — Veterans Memorial
On Bridge Street (County Route 46) at Main Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street.
For Those Who Gave All Dedicated to those Patriots of Monongah who gave their lives in Foreign Wars Buie Boydoh • Vincent McGraw • Donald Koon • Russell Fuccy • Lloyd Brown • Loren Herndon • Rufus R. Mick • Robert H. Chavis • James . . . Map (db m175275) WM
90 West Virginia, Marion County, Rivesville — David Morgan
On Main Street (U.S. 19) west of Monroe Street.
Near this spot, 1779, David Morgan killed two Indians, of whose attack on his two children he had been warned in a strange dream. Morgan lived on a farm on the Monongahela River between Paw Paw and Prickett Creeks.Map (db m74665) HM
91 West Virginia, Marion County, Rivesville — Fort Pawpaw
On Main Street (U.S. 19) west of Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north.
North on high flat, overlooking the junction of Pawpaw Creek and the Monongahela River, was “Pawpaw Fort,” a ninety-foot square stockade-fort erected in 1781. Rangers commanded by Captain Jack Evans garrisoned it.Map (db m74667) HM
92 West Virginia, Marion County, Rivesville — Jones' Raid
On Fairmont Road (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles south of Massie Hollow Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Over this route through the Monongahela Valley, April 27-29, 1863, Gen. William E. Jones led his division of Gen. John D. Imboden's Confederate army. This raid concluded with the destruction of the oil fields on the Little Kanawha River.Map (db m145284) HM
93 West Virginia, Marion County, Rivesville — Marion County / Monongalia County
On Fairmont Road (U.S. 19) 0.2 miles south of Massie Hollow Road (County Road 19/1).
Marion County. Formed 1842, from Harrison and Monongalia. Named for hero of Revolution, Gen. Francis Marion. County was home of Francis H. Pierpont, leader in the formation of this State. The Monongahela River forms just above Fairmont. . . . Map (db m173529) HM
94 West Virginia, Marion County, Rivesville — To the Founders of the West Virginia State Medical Association Organized at Fairmont1867
On Main Street (U.S. 19) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
W.J. Bates, Wheeling • J.W. Ramsey, Clarksburg • R.H. Cummins, Wheeling • A.R. Barbee, Point Pleasant • Wm. M. Dent, Newburg • L.R. Charter, West Union • John C. Hupp, Wheeling • T.C. Shepherd, Bruceton's Mills • David S. Pinnell, . . . Map (db m189096) HM
95 West Virginia, Marion County, Rivesville — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 19) at Second Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of our men and women who served our country in World War I and II Let none forget They gave their all and faltered not when came the call In honor of those who served our nation during the . . . Map (db m164730) WM
96 West Virginia, Marion County, Worthington — Coon’s Fort
On U.S. 19 north of West Virginia Route 218, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
To the south, Indian fort built in 1777 under direction of Captain James Booth. It was an important place of refuge for many early settlers in this valley. Near by was the iron furnace built by Benjamin Brice in 1812.Map (db m75093) HM
97 West Virginia, Marion County, Worthington — Harrison County / Marion County
On Freedom Highway (U.S. 19) at Teacher Lane, on the right when traveling north on Freedom Highway.
Harrison County. Formed, 1784, from Monongalia. It included all or parts of 17 other counties. Named for Benjamin Harrison, signer of Declaration of Independence, and governor of Virginia, 1781-1784. Birthplace of General Thomas J. . . . Map (db m164985) HM
98 West Virginia, Marion County, Worthington — Worthington Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 19) just west of High Street, on the right when traveling south.
Honoring the Veterans and those now serving our country from the Worthington area Thank You: The Citizens (additional plaque) The Town of Worthington and surrounding area dedicates this memorial to the military servicemen . . . Map (db m178566) WM
99 West Virginia, Marion County, Worthington — Worthington World War II Honor Roll Board
On Main Street (U.S. 19) 0.1 miles west of High Street, on the right when traveling west.
(this memorial listed the names of these 810 soldiers and sailors) Kenneth L. Abbott • John Post Alkire, Jr. • Thomas W. Alkire, Jr. • Albert C. Allen • Carl Billy Allen • Lane Ammons • Thomas Ammons • W. M. Ammons • . . . Map (db m179282) WM
 
 
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