Mannington, WV
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About Mannington
- • Professional baseball player, George Barrick, was born in Mannington, WV.
- • Mannington was home to the first glass factory in Marion County.
- • Oil and gas booms at the turn of the 20th century spurred Mannington's growth.
- • A 1907 fire destroyed much of downtown, leading to brick reconstruction.
- • A devastating flood in 1985 caused significant damage to Mannington.
- • Named after Charles Manning, it was incorporated in 1856.
- • With under 2,000 residents, it's smaller than many WV high schools.
- • Its elevation is 971 feet, higher than many Ohio Valley cities.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors now.
- • Mannington feels like a quiet, resilient town with deep historical roots.
- • The Pittsburgh Steelers, about 90 miles away, have six Super Bowl wins.
- • Mannington High School won the WV Class A boys' basketball title in 1952.
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