Marion, County seat in Grant County, Indiana
Marion stands along the Mississinewa River with a population of 28,310 inhabitants, featuring natural gas fields that sparked industrial development in the region.
The city received its name from Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War brigadier general, and experienced significant growth during the Indiana gas boom of the 1880s.
Indiana Wesleyan University maintains a campus in Marion with 2,800 students, establishing the city as an educational center in the Midwest region.
The Marion Transit System provides fixed-route and demand-response bus services throughout the city, connecting residents to essential locations and services.
The Christmas City Walkway of Lights, established in 1992, transforms Marion into Christmas City U.S.A with an annual parade and seasonal illuminations.
Location: Grant County
Elevation above the sea: 247 m
Website: http://www.cityofmarion.in.gov/
Website: http://cityofmarion.in.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.54920,-85.66470
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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J.W. Patterson House
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