Fairmont, WV

About Fairmont

• • Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gold medalist gymnast, was born in Fairmont.
• • Mother's Day was first celebrated in Grafton, near Fairmont, in 1908.
• • The arrival of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad fueled Fairmont's growth.
• • Pricketts Fort, a reconstructed 1774 refuge, sits just outside Fairmont.
• • The devastating 1985 flood caused significant damage to Fairmont.
• • Fairmont, established in 1820, combines 'Fair' and 'Mount' for its location.
• • With around 17,600 people, it's smaller than Morgantown, WV.
• • At 886 feet, its elevation offers views of the surrounding hills.
• • Healthcare and education are major employment sectors in Fairmont.
• • A nostalgic and comforting atmosphere permeates the historic downtown.
• • Pittsburgh Steelers games are a major draw, about 75 miles away.
• • Fairmont Senior High Polar Bears won the WV Class AAA state basketball title in 2023.

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