West Virginia has NOT lost it's Marbles!

We know how Marbles are made but now the question is WHERE are they made!!

Our beautiful state of West Virginia has NOT lost it's Marbles because we are home to the company called MARBLE KING!  According to the WV Commerce website we have one of only two known marble companies left in America.

Paden City is near the northern panhandle of WV.  It has a population of 2,633 people (2010 census).



How many Marbles do you think are made daily at Marble King? (Seriously Take a Guess.)
What do WV marbles have to do with the Home Alone Series?
Have you ever shook a paint can? Do you know what's in the bottom and why?
..... Click here to find the answers.

On the site linked above you will read a little about Marble Kings history! One impressive fact about the company is that it is still in the Howdyshell family. Today Roger's daughter is still running the business which in  2000  received the Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting. Read this Article about what Beri Fox (the current owner) has to say about Marble King.

In 2010 Marble King received the "Made in the USA" certification as the 1st ever US toy Factoy to be completely made in America.
Click here and read the description of this Certification Award.- Why is this so impressive? Why is it the first?

Here is a video from the show "Made in America" about Marble King which gives you a little more information about Paden City and Marble Kings History.



In your blog discuss your thoughts about Marble King. (Things you might include uses, the creation process compared to the hand made marbles, the history, the eco-friendly aspects to the company, the employees, the game, or even post some questions about Marble King that others may respond.)

Check out all the different Cats Eye Marbles
Don't forget to check out the other Teacher's Blogs to see their experience at Marble King.