Marion, Mountain town in Smyth County, United States.
Marion sits at an elevation of 662 meters in southwestern Virginia, intersected by Interstate 81 within the Blue Ridge section of Southern Appalachian mountains.
The town received its name from Francis Marion, an American Revolutionary War officer, and became the site of a notable Civil War battle in December 1864.
The Lincoln Theatre, Marion Historic District, and eight other local structures maintain positions on the National Register of Historic Places, preserving regional architecture.
The Town Hall at 138 West Main Street provides administrative services, while five bank branches serve the financial needs of 6,000 residents.
Marion marks the starting point of Back of the Dragon, a section of State Route 16 with multiple turns that attracts motorcycle and sports car drivers.
Location: Smyth County
Elevation above the sea: 662 m
Website: https://www.marionva.org/
Website: https://marionva.org
GPS coordinates: 36.83694,-81.51639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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