Life In Marion County, West Virginia
Located in the North Central region of West Virginia, Marion County offers a growing community full of charming small towns. Remote workers are valued and appreciated, with a special Marion Remote Program created to help those looking to relocate. Visit the Marion County Historical Society Museum for a glimpse into the area’s past, or Prickett’s Fort State Park to experience some living history. Check out the sports facilities at the Mary Lou Retton Youth Park, then cool off...
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Population
56,205
Internet Speed Rating
1200 Mbps
Closest Airport
North Central West Virginia Airport • 20 mi
Weather (High/Low)
84 / 24
Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)
$122,342
Marion County: FUN FACT
In 2005, Marion County native Robert Tinnel published an autobiographical graphic novel called “Feast of the Seven Fishes,” a comical look at the Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration. A film version of the book was shot on location in Marion County and released in 2019. Tinnel worked with local organizers to create the annual Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival, a winter street festival that takes place every December in Fairmont, WV.
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