Marlinton, West Virginia
Marlinton is a town of 1,201 people in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
Why visit Marlinton
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pocahontas County Opera House, Bucks Mountain, Frank and Anna Hunter House and IOOF Lodge Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Marlinton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marlinton
Marlinton is a town in and the county seat of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 998 at the 2020 census. Located along the Greenbrier River, it is known for its scenery.
From the Wikipedia article Marlinton, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Pocahontas County Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Theater in Marlinton, West Virginia, United States
818 3rd Avenue, Marlinton
Museums and landmarks7
Frank and Anna Hunter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Marlinton, West Virginia, NRHP-listed in Pocahontas County
IOOF Lodge Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Marlinton, West Virginia
Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Marlinton, the United States of America
Pocahontas County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in West Virginia, United States of America
Pocahontas Times Print Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
Dirtbean Hale
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
812 3rd Avenue, Marlinton
Mo-Tu 07:00-15:00; We-Sa 07:00-19:00
Greenbrier Grille and Lodge
Restaurant · Regional · 0.5 mi
814 1st Avenue, Marlinton
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Dorie's Restaurant & Lounge: Home Cooking
Restaurant · Regional · 0.4 mi
828 2nd Avenue, Marlinton
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
1 Seneca Trail, Marlinton
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
History
Marlinton is named for Jacob Marlin, who, along with Stephen Sewell, became the first non-native settlers west of the Allegheny Mountains, in the Greenbrier Valley in 1749. New Englanders Marlin and Sewell built a cabin in what would become Marlinton, but after various religious disputes, Sewell moved into a nearby hollowed-out sycamore tree. In 1751, surveyor John Lewis discovered the pair. Sewell eventually settled on the eastern side of Sewell Mountain, near present-day Rainelle.
Located at Marlinton and listed on the National Register of Historic Places are the Frank and Anna Hunter House, IOOF Lodge Building, Marlinton Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Station, Marlinton Opera House, Pocahontas County Courthouse and Jail, and Pocahontas Times Print Shop. Located near Marlinton are Droop Mountain Battlefield and New Deal Resources in Watoga State Park Historic District.
As a result of its rural location and proximity to the facilities of the United States National Radio Quiet Zone, the town has been a late adopter of broadband Internet. A 2018 article in Motherboard explains that the nearby Snowshoe Mountain ski resort has been able to provide fast internet, WiFi, and cell phone coverage by having a custom system built which is specially designed so as not to interfere with radio telescopes.
From the History section of Marlinton, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Marlinton
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 16°F | 3.6 in | 12.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 18°F | 3.2 in | 11.3 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 24°F | 4.1 in | 7.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 56°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 35°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 25°F | 3.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 20°F | 3.8 in | 9.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marlinton (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pocahontas County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-11-27: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ingalls Field (HSP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Covington 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Clifton Forge 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Craigsville 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Lewisburg 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Fairlea 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Craigsville 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Lexington 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Alderson 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- East Lexington 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Elkins 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- G R T 2004 Marlinton Trailhead, WVhybrid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Pocahontas Opera House, Maggie Thornton, CC BY 3.0
- Marlinton IOOF, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pocahontas County Courthouse, Marlinton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Frank and Anna Hunter House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pocahontas Times printing shop, Nyttend, Public domain
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