Fairmont, a city in and the county seat of Marion County, West Virginia, was established in 1820 and named, at that time, Middleton. The Virginia General Assembly chartered it in 1843 using the name Fairmont, which is a contraction of "Fair Mountain."
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Online portal for the city of Fairmont, with government information, documents/forms index, and departments directory. Includes city council meeting minutes, calendar of events, city news and public notices, visitor resources and local links.
http://www.cityoffairmontwv.com/
Convention & Visitors Bureau of Marion County
Charged with promoting tourism and business travel in Fairmont and Marion County, West Virginia, an overview and contact information for the organization is presented, along with a guide to the area, with information about its heritage, events, festivals, recreational and entertainment opportunities, group tours, and maps of the area.
http://marioncvb.com/
The FBC is an independent, fundamental Baptist congregation, which also operates a Christian school in Fairmont, West Virginia. Its church and school are profiled here, including worship times, a calendar of events, and a description of its ministries and programs.
http://www.fbcwv.us/
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Provides a variety of programs and services to businesses across Marion County. Includes area business news, business information, visitor resources, member directory, membership details, events calendar and local links.
http://www.marionchamber.com/
