Marion County/Monongalia County
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wvhunter
N 39° 31.706 W 080° 03.002
17S E 581644 N 4375850
County Route 73
Waymark Code: WMQDM
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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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.

Formed, 1776, from District of West Augusta. All or parts of 21 other counties, including three in Pennsylvania, were carved from it. Named for the Monongahela River, bearing an Indian name, which means the "River of Caving Banks".
Marker Title: Marion County/Monongalia County

Marker Location: County Route 73

County or Independent City: Monongalia

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Marker Program Sponsor: WV Historic Commission

Marker Number: Not listed
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