Marion

Marion is the county seat of Perry County in central Alabama and sits on rolling terrain near the Cahaba River. The city functions as the center for county government operations and legal affairs.

The settlement developed in the early 1800s as the administrative center of Perry County on land formerly occupied by Native peoples. It became the region's primary seat for courts and government administration.

The city maintains several historical buildings from the nineteenth century, reflecting architectural elements of the antebellum period in the American South.

The city is easily accessible via multiple state highways that serve as a transportation hub connecting nearby regions. Visitors will find the essential services typical of a county seat.

The geographical position of Marion at the intersection of multiple state highways creates a central point for regional transportation networks in central Alabama.

Location: Perry County

Elevation above the sea: 114 m

Website: https://marionalabama.org

GPS coordinates: 32.63284,-87.31728

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:02