Mannington West Virginia Map

About Mannington, West Virginia

Mannington is a locality in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,829. The population density is 593.2 people per km². Mannington is located at 39.5309°N, 80.3434°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26582.

Mannington unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent hand of Appalachian geology, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of mixed hardwoods and pines, give way to narrow valleys. It lies 21.7 miles west-south-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 252°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of Shinnston. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of fertile soil and the distant, faint aroma of coal smoke that clings to the memory of the region. The roads, often winding like sleepy serpents, follow the contours of the land, revealing glimpses of modest farmsteads and clusters of homes that seem to hunker down against the elements. In the late afternoon, the sun, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, casts long, painterly shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of barns and fences, lending a quiet, almost pensive beauty to the scene. The story of Mannington is deeply entwined with the extraction of coal, a black diamond that once fueled the engines of industry and shaped the lives of generations. Though the seams have largely been depleted, the echoes of that era persist in the character of the place and the resilience of its people, whose livelihoods now often lean towards diversified agriculture and smaller service-based enterprises. The nearby Monongahela River, a vital artery for centuries, still flows, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have both sustained and challenged Mannington. Local traditions, often rooted in community gatherings and a shared appreciation for the simple pleasures, continue to bind the residents, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends the economic shifts and the passage of time.

About This Mannington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mannington, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.530917, -80.343418. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mannington and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Mannington includes the ZIP code (26582), telephone area code (304), county seat of Marion County (Fairmont), and school district assignment (Marion County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mannington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.