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Welcome to Marion, Illinois.
Marion is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 16,035 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Williamson County.
Goddard Chapel. Photo by granola eater, August 2006
Marion was named for Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" in the Revolutionary War. The County's namesake, Hugh Williamson served as a physician in the same campaign. It is also the home to the first supermax prison in the U.S., United States Penitentiary (USP) Marion.
Marion's slogan is "Marion: Hub of the Universe." The most recognizable feature of Marion is the clock tower in the center of the city square that replaced the court house. The tallest building in Marion is the soon-to-be remodeled First Baptist Church of Marion, reaching a height of approximately 105 feet.
Marion, Illinois is located at the intersection of Interstate 57 and State Route 13 in southern Illinois. With Interstate 64 just 30 minutes to the North and Interstate 24 only minutes to the South, Marion offers access to several metropolitan areas such as St. Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis, Memphis, and Nashville without the associated "big city" costs.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.0 km˛ (13.5 mi˛). 33.2 km˛ (12.8 mi˛) of it is land and 1.8 km˛ (0.7 mi˛) of it (5.18%) is water.
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Local daily news in Marion:
There are jobs out there
MARION, IL -If you're looking for a job then don't lose faith in finding one, they are out there.
Marion prison inmate sentenced for escape
Stevens was serving a 120 month sentence for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine, cocaine, ecstasy, and meth.
Elinor Kay Robinson 1935-2012
Elinor Kay Robinson, 76, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12, at her home.
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Places of interest:
Spillertown, IL (2.7 miles), Whiteash, IL (4.0 miles), Johnston City, IL (6.3 miles), Pittsburg, IL (6.4 miles), Energy, IL (7.2 miles), Herrin, IL (8.4 miles), Crainville, IL (9.4 miles), Creal Springs, IL (9.9 miles).
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