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Marshall County Map, West Virginia

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Marshall County, West Virginia

Marshall Location Map West Virginia

Marshall County is in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. Marshall County played a role in the coal and steel industries during its peak.

Its largest city, Moundsville, is home to the famous Grave Creek Mound. The mound is one of the largest Native American burial sites in the country.

The West Virginia State Penitentiary, now a museum, draws visitors year-round. Outdoor people enjoy fishing and boating on the Ohio River. With a mix of history and scenic views, it’s a place worth exploring.

CategoryDetails
County NameMarshall County
County SeatMoundsville
PopulationApproximately 30,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesMoundsville, Benwood, McMechen, Cameron, Glen Dale
Interstates and HighwaysWV-2, WV-86, WV-88
FIPS Code54-051
Total Area (Land and Water)312 sq mi (Land: 305 sq mi; Water: 7 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Ohio County (North), Washington County, Pennsylvania (Northeast), Greene County, Pennsylvania (East), Wetzel County (South), Monroe County, Ohio (Southwest), Belmont County, Ohio (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.8572° N, 80.7570° W
EtymologyNamed after John Marshall, the 4th Chief Justice of the United States
Major LandmarksGrave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, West Virginia Penitentiary, Grand Vue Park
WebsiteMarshall County Website

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