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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:
Lawsuit settled against Mayor Butler and city of Marion, IL
A lawsuit hanging over the head of Marion Mayor Bob Butler and the city is finally settled.
Quinn would balance budget on local mayors' backs
Don't expect Gov. Pat Quinn's 2011 budget to play well in Peoria - or any other Illinois town.
Job hunting via company websites
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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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