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 all — — Map (db m179204) WM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, VA — — Map (db m202524) HM WM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, Hometown — — Map (db m175296) WM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Prickett — — Map (db m153679) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
