About this city
Also known as: The Friendly City
Fairmont is a historic industrial city and the county seat of Marion County, West Virginia, dramatically situated at the confluence where the West Fork and Tygart Valley rivers form the Monongahela River. Known historically as a booming coal mining and glass manufacturing titan during the 20th century, the city earned fame for its engineering marvels and deep European immigrant heritage. Fairmont is also universally celebrated as the birthplace of the pepperoni roll, a quintessential Appalachian culinary staple.
Location & Administrative
County
Marion
Time Zone
EST
State Code
WV
Transportation & Accessibility
Nearest Airports
CKBPIT
Getting Around
Car RequiredRideshare-Friendly
Weather & Timing
Best Months
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Summer
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season
Economics & Local Vibe
Population
City proper 18.1K
Sales Tax
7%
Key Industries
High-Tech and AerospaceEducation and HealthcareFood Production
Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the historic 18th-century Pricketts Fort State Park, taste authentic pepperoni rolls at Country Club Bakery, and enjoy outdoor water recreation at Valley Falls State Park.
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Architecture & Landmarks
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