Marion County, Administrative county in northeastern Missouri, United States.
Marion County is an administrative county in northeastern Missouri stretching along the Mississippi River, combining farmland, open spaces, and settled areas. The territory includes the towns of Hannibal and Palmyra alongside several smaller communities, creating a mix of rural and urban character.
The county was established in 1826 and named after General Francis Marion, a leader during the American Revolutionary War. This founding reflects the early expansion of American settlements into the Mississippi Valley during the nation's early decades.
The area maintains strong ties to farming traditions, especially in towns like Hannibal and Palmyra, where harvest celebrations reflect how much these practices matter to residents. You can sense this rural identity as you move through the landscape and see how local gatherings shape community life.
The main transportation routes are Interstate I-72 and US Highways 24, 36, and 61, which run through the county and connect to larger cities. Most travel between communities requires a car since distances can be significant and public transportation is limited.
The territory is home to Hannibal, the birthplace of Mark Twain, whose writings shaped literature and continue to draw visitors today. This literary connection has given the region cultural importance that extends well beyond its function as an administrative area.
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Mark Twain Cave
28.1 km
Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
25 km
Bayview Bridge
21.8 km
Rockcliffe Mansion
24.5 km
Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
24.5 km
Quincy Memorial Bridge
21.7 km
Downtown Quincy Historic District
22.6 km
Villa Kathrine
21.9 km
South Side German Historic District
22.6 km
Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
25.1 km
John Wood Mansion
23.1 km
Wabash Bridge
24 km
Lock and Dam No. 21
19.3 km
Quincy Rail Bridge
21.8 km
Walker-Woodward-Schaffer House
8.7 kmAdams County Courthouse
22.9 km
Robert W. Gardner House
23 km
Richard F. Newcomb House
23.9 km
Quincy National Cemetery
26.3 km
Hannibal Old Police Station and Jail
25.2 km
Culbertson-Head Farmstead
9.6 km
Morgan-Wells House
22.5 km
Mark Twain Historic District
25 km
Buildings at 207–209 South Main St.
25.4 km
Riverview Park (Hannibal, Missouri)
23.3 km
Eighth and Center Streets Baptist Church
24.7 km
United States Post Office and Courthouse
23.1 km
Standard Printing Company
25.1 km
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