Marion County, Administrative county in southern Illinois, United States
Marion County stretches across 576 square miles of land in Illinois, containing the city of Salem and intersecting with major transportation routes including Interstate 57.
Established in 1823 from sections of Jefferson and Fayette counties, Marion County received its name from Revolutionary War General Francis Marion.
The county features seventeen distinct townships, each maintaining local governance structures while participating in the broader county administrative framework.
Marion County connects to neighboring regions through multiple transportation arteries, including U.S. Route 50, U.S. Route 51, and Illinois Route 37.
The southwest corner of Marion County marks the precise intersection of the Baseline with the Third Principal Meridian, designated by a commemorative boulder.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1823
Capital city: Salem
Shares border with: Fayette County, Jefferson County, Clinton County, Washington County, Clay County, Wayne County
Website: https://marioncountyil.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.65000,-88.92000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:12
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