St. Marys, West Virginia

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

The county seat of Pleasants County, St. Marys, WV, was originally chartered in 1815. named in 1859 by its founder, Alexander H. Creel, in honor of the Virgin Mary, who, according to legend, appeared to him in a vision one night as the steamer upon which he was traveling on the Ohio River was passing the point where he afterwards established the town.


Weather:
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Lodging:
St. Marys Hotels (http://www.wvexplorer.com/Saint_Marys_WV_Hotels.asp)


Attractions

Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge


Elevation: 628 feet
Population: 2,017 (2000 Census)
Longitude: -81.2053
Latitude: 39.3917

   

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Topo map (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=39.3917&lon=-81.2053) of St. Marys and vicinity

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