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Marlinton
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
ZipCodes
24954
Page Contents for Marlinton, West Virginia
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The West Virginia state capital is Charleston.
The population of Marlinton is approximately 1,189 (2009), 1054 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 653 (2000), 467 (2010).
The amount of land area in Marlinton is 5.8 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Marlinton is 2.2 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.3 sq kilometers.
The distance from Marlinton to Washington DC is 180 miles.
The distance to the West Virginia state capital is 87 miles. (as the crow flies)
Marlinton is positioned 38.22 degrees north of the equator and 80.08 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Marlinton elevation is 2,126 feet above sea level.
Marlinton per capita income is $ 15,395 (2009).
Marlinton median income is $ 25,053 (2009).
The Marlinton median home price is $ 71,650 (2009).
Marlinton average annual precipitation is 41.54 inches peryear.
Marlinton average annual snowfall is 32.1 inches per year.
Marlinton average temperature is 47.0 degrees F.
The average low temperature is 34.9 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 59.2 degrees F.
Location
in southeastern West Virginia about 66 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Other nearby communities include Hillsboro, Falling Spring, Richwood, Addison (Webster Springs) Durbin, Cowen, Camden-on-Gauley and Craigsville.
Here is a map page for Marlinton.
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Climate
seasonal with all four seasons represented. Winters are cold and have snow during the winter months. Summers have fairly mild temperatures most of the time, rarely reaching up into the 80's.
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History & History Related Items
Jacob Marlin was one of the first English settlers here in 1749 and the new town was named for him. The town was planned by Colonel John McGraw. He also was responsible for the move of the county seat and courthouse from Huntersville to Marlinton in 1891.
Marlinton is on the old Seneca Trail that once ran from upper New York all the way down to Georgia. During the French and Indian War era, Fort Greenbrier was built here with many Indian raids taking places around the mid to late 1700's.
The area is fairly remote and because of this, the railroad did not arrive until later than in most other areas. Once a paper mill was going to be built here, the Greenbrier Railway also began work to service the logging operations here. The rails opened in 1900 and for a number of years, the local economy had a great boost and thrived. Eventually, in 1960, the logging operation was closed and the railroad purchased by the state for the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.
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Attractions
West Virginia Roadkill Cook-off and Autumn Harvest Festival
Held in September each year - not REALLY roadkill, but still, some really different dishes are served up at this cook-off. Don't miss it!
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Marlinton City Government
City of Marlinton, West Virginia709 2nd Ave.
Marlinton, WV 24954
Phone: 304-799-4315
Marlinton is the county seat of Pocahontas County.
Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation
926 5th Ave.
Marlinton, WV 24954
Phone: 304-799-7386
Marlinton Chamber
Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 272
Marlinton, WV 24954
Marlinton Community News
The Pocahontas Times - local newspaper
206 Eighth Street
Marlinton, WV 24954
Phone: 304-799-4973
Marlinton Organizations
Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 272
Marlinton, WV 24954
Marlinton Libraries
McClintic Public Library
500 Eighth Street
Marlinton, WV 24954
Phone: 304-799-6000
Marlinton Schools
Pocahontas County Schools
Marlinton Miscellany
The population of Marlinton was:
1990 - 1,148
2000 - 1,204
2009 - 1,189
Median age:
2000 - 45 years
Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 576
2000 - 653
Median Household Income:
2000 - $ 21,293
2009 - $ 25,053
Per Capita Income:
2000 - $ 14,957
2009 - $ 15,395
Median House Value:
2000 - $ 54,800
2009 - $ 71,650
Marlinton is located in the Eastern Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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