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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:
Federal lawmakers challenging promotion for Marion, Ill., VA official
By The Associated Press Originally published 03:41 p.m., July 23, 2008 Updated 03:41 p.m., July 23, 2008 ST.
Marion clinic given grant to expand local health care access
A Marion clinic has been recognized for its success in expanding access to health care for local residents and improving the well being of the community.
Plans for second Marion fire station still a go
If the money's there, Marion intends to move forward with construction plans for a second fire station.
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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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