Location: Marlinton
Top Things to do in Marlinton
6 Sights & Landmarks in Marlinton That You Shouldn't Miss
Marlinton is a town in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,054 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Pocahontas County.
Restaurants in Marlinton
1. Pocahontas Times Print Shop
2. Highland Scenic Highway
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
The Highland Scenic Highway is a beautiful corridor through Monongahela National Forest. This designated National Scenic Byway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton, WV. It has four developed scenic overlooks. Each site provides a comfortable rest stop, with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The Highway traverses the mountainous terrain of the Allegheny Highlands and Plateau, and rises from Richwood, elevation 2,325 feet, to over 4,500 feet along the Parkway. The Highway is a paved two-lane road, designated as State Routes 39 and 150. Rt. 150 is a 23-mile Parkway section that is not maintained in the winter. Travel is discouraged on Rt. 150 between November and March, sometimes April.
Reviewed By philc134 - Soddy Daisy, United States
This road is awesome for Motorcycling if you can keep your eyes on the road. The several overlooks are magnets for picture taking and leaf watching. Definitely worth the trip.
3. Marlinton Railroad Depot
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
The C&O Railroad 1868-1873) linked Huntington with Richmond, VA opening up southern West Virginia to industrialization. The depot is over 100 years old and listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as Marlinton's Visitor's Center.
Reviewed By Sightsee792978
I love to shop and support local business when I travel. This co-op is filled with interesting, unique items made by local artisans. I enjoyed looking at everything and left with a few purchases as well.
4. Pocahontas County Courthouse
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
Completed in 1894 and designed by Millard F. Giesey in a popular interpretation of the Romanesque Revival style, the courthouse rises two-and-a-half stories and is an important symbol of Marlinton’s ascendance as the principle center of industry and commerce in the county and stands as one of Marlinton's many Historic Landmarks today.
5. I.O.O.F. Lodge Building
The I.O.O.F. Lodge Building is a good local example of an Italianate style commercial building. It is characteristic of the style, type, and function of buildings often found in railroad boom communities in West Virginia in the early 20th century. The IOOF building served as a downtown commercial building housing a drug store, a movie picture house, and other commercial ventures which served the community.
6. Edray State Trout Hatchery
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
