Marshall County, WV
Marshall County, WV begins approximately 15 miles south of the Hilltop and extends 28 miles to the Mason-Dixon line. Historically, nearly one-third of all Hilltoppers are originally from Marshall County, WV which is also the home county of Baseball Hall of Famer, George Brett and Country Music Artist, Brad Paisley.
Full of hills and river valleys, Marshall County, WV is home to some of the most unique historical and cultural sights in the region including the Grave Creek Mound, WV Penitentiary Museum, and New Vrindaban – The Palace of Gold. Marshall County, WV is also home to some classic local restaurants like Bob’s Lunch and Varsity Pizza.
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Below is a solid list with links to activities and noteworthy sites that can be found in Marshall County, WV. This list by no means includes all your options, just some our staff and students think are pretty special!
| Place/Link | Type | Minutes to Campus | Phone | Map It! |
WV Penitentiary Museum | History & Heritage | 35 | (304) 845-6200 |  |
Grave Creek Mound Historical Site | History & Heritage | 35 | (304) 843-4128 | |
Grand Vue Park | Outdoor Recreation | 45 | (304) 845-9810 | |
New Vrindaban, Palace of Gold | History & Heritage | 55 | (304) 843-1600 | |
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant | Local Eats | 30 | (304) 843-0111 | |
Mason Dixon BBQ | Local Eats | 25 | (304) 810-5943 | |
Varsity Pizzeria | Local Eats | 40 | (304) 810-4444 | |
Buffalo Wild Wings – Moundsville | Local Eats | 30 | (304) 810-4079 | |
Dunham’s Sports | Shopping | 35 | (304) 843-1980 | |
Bob’s Lunch | Local Eats | 30 | (304) 810-0573 | |