Sharpie markers are manufactured in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico and Maryville, TN, and with numerous off-shore partners globally.

Where did Sharpies come from?

Sanford, Jr. the Sanford Manufacturing Company was located in Worcester, Massachusetts producing ink and glue products. The Sharpie Fine Point black magic marker was the very first pen style permanent marker.

Who invented Sharpie?

You may think Sharpie is an upstart in the pen world, but in fact the brand has a long and distinguished history stretching back over 160 years. It all starts in 1857, when Frederick W. Redington and William H. Sanford, Jr.