Essentials
Fairmont City Hall
Municipal services, maps, parking and meeting information. A Fairmont mailing address alone does not establish city limits.
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“Come Home To Us”Marion County · WEST VIRGINIA
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GET TO KNOW THE AREA
A Fairmont mailing address does not establish city limits or municipal utility eligibility. Confirm water, sewer and refuse service separately with Fairmont utility customer service, and ask Building Inspection about approvals before starting work on a city property. County resources also cover communities beyond Fairmont.
Fairmont State University offers academic and community connections, including arts, athletics and recreation programs with their own access requirements. Marion County Public Library is another starting point for local information. Nearby county outings include Pricketts Fort and Valley Falls State Park; check seasonal operations and current access.

Compare the actual routes, services and property details that matter to your move. A mailing address alone does not establish municipal services, school assignment or public access.
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Confirm service areas, requirements, hours and current fees directly.
Essentials
Municipal services, maps, parking and meeting information. A Fairmont mailing address alone does not establish city limits.
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Ask which building, electrical or zoning approvals apply before starting work; city limits matter.
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Confirm water, sewer and refuse eligibility separately. Request current ID/lease requirements, deposit and activation date.
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Confirm school assignment by full address and grade, enrollment documents, bus stop and start date.
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02 · Downtown Fairmont
Find City Hall; the separate utility customer-service counter is at 109 Merchant Street.
200 Jackson Street, Fairmont, WV 26554Visitor information ↗03 · Library
Ask about a card, Wi-Fi and programs; Mannington and Fairview have separate branches.
321 Monroe Street, Fairmont, WV 26554Visitor information ↗04 · Healthcare
Identify posted hospital and emergency entrances before an urgent need.
1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554Visitor information ↗05 · University
Follow visitor instructions and choose a public arts, Folklife or athletics event for a return visit.
1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554Visitor information ↗These are orientation stops, not neighborhood recommendations or a timed route. Some destinations are outside the community; check the location, access and opening arrangements before visiting.
TAKE THE DETAILS WITH YOU
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