Marie’s Candies

Marie’s Candy was born from kindness. When Winfred King was stricken with polio, the local community rallied around him, his wife Marie, and their young family. As a gesture of gratitude, Marie began sharing her homemade candies. Her confections were so beloved that when a local candy shop went out of business, an acquaintance encouraged the Kings to buy its recipe and equipment. With a leap of faith — and Marie’s knack for candy making — the couple launched a sweet new venture from their farmhouse kitchen.

Growing a Legacy
Marie’s Candies officially opened in 1956 and soon outgrew the family farmhouse. The couple built a new home with a connecting storefront in nearby West Liberty to keep up with demand. Twenty-some years after their first sale, son Jay and his wife Kathy took the reins. Today, it’s the third generation – Rebecca and her brother Shannon, along with a team of 30 dedicated employees – who carry on the tradition.

Secrets of Success
We don’t take shortcuts. We use quality ingredients and only do small batches – just like Grandma Marie.

“My grandparents always stressed consistency and quality That applies to everything, from how we make our candy to how we care for the building.”

Signature Candy
Peppermint Chews, of course! They were the store’s first confection and remain a fan favorite nearly 70 years later.

Why Peter’s^® Chocolate?
“It’s the best!”