A recognizable feature in Marytown is St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church,[3] which is located at the peak of the largest hill in the area. The church is lit at night and can be seen from several miles away.
History
A post office was established in Marytown in 1854,[4] but was later closed.
On July 18, 1996, several houses at the north end of Marytown were destroyed, and one person was killed by a tornado. This was part of a statewide outbreak of tornadoes on the same day as the Oakfield Tornado.[5]