Fairmont, WV
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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.