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Marion, County seat in north central Ohio, United States

Marion stands at 299 meters above sea level, situated in Marion County with interconnected streets forming a structured urban grid pattern.

The settlement, initially named Jacob's Well in 1820, received its current name in 1822 to honor General Francis Marion from the Revolutionary War.

The Harding Memorial contains the tombs of President Warren G. Harding and his wife Florence, attracting visitors interested in presidential history.

The city maintains direct transportation links to Columbus and other major Ohio cities through a network of highways and regional roads.

Marion earned the title 'Shovel City' in 1874 after introducing steam shovel manufacturing, establishing itself as a leader in excavating machinery production.

Location: Marion County

Inception: 1822

Elevation above the sea: 299 m

Website: http://www.marionohio.us/

Website: http://marionohio.us

GPS coordinates: 40.58639,-83.12639

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53

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Harding Tomb
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Harding Tomb

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Harding Home
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Harding Home

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Marion Cemetery Receiving Vault
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Marion Cemetery Receiving Vault

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Delaware State Park
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Delaware State Park

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Palace Theatre
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Palace Theatre

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Mount Gilead State Park
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Mount Gilead State Park

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Caledonia Bowstring Bridge
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Caledonia Bowstring Bridge

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Old U.S. Post Office
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Old U.S. Post Office

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Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum

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James S. Trimble House
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James S. Trimble House

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Morrow County Courthouse
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Morrow County Courthouse

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Swartz Covered Bridge
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Swartz Covered Bridge

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Marion Public Library (Marion, Ohio)
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Marion Public Library (Marion, Ohio)

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Monnett Memorial M. E. Chapel
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Monnett Memorial M. E. Chapel

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Marion Union Station
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Marion Union Station

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Marion County Courthouse
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Marion County Courthouse

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Levering Hall
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Levering Hall

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Princess Theatre
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Princess Theatre

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Delaware Lake
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Delaware Lake

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Capitol Theatre
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Capitol Theatre

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Ohio Theatre
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Ohio Theatre

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State Theatre
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State Theatre

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Cardington-lincoln Public Library
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Cardington-lincoln Public Library

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Caledonia Branch
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Caledonia Branch

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Mt Gilead Public Library
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Mt Gilead Public Library

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Scioto Ordnance Plant Site
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Scioto Ordnance Plant Site

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Home of Warren G. Harding
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Home of Warren G. Harding

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Bucyrus Commercial Historic District
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Bucyrus Commercial Historic District

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