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Marion is a city located in Linn County in the U.S. state of Iowa. According to the Wikipedia page, Marion has a population of 38,086 as of the 2020 census making it the 8th largest city in Iowa. Marion resides within Linn County which has a website at https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/ and the county seat is located at 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 with a phone number of (319) 892-5000.

History

Marion was founded in 1839 by William Abington, Levi Moffitt and Searle Cary. It was named after Francis Marion, the Revolutionary War general. The town was officially incorporated on April 19, 1856. Marion grew quickly in the late 19th century due to coal mining in the region. By 1880, Marion was the 6th largest city in Iowa with a population over 3,000. The Marion Carnegie Library opened in 1903 which you can learn more about on their website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Marion City Hall

Located at 1225 6th Avenue, Marion City Hall houses the local government offices and chambers. The website can be found at https://www.cityofmarion.org/ and the phone number is (319) 377-6200.

GPS Coordinates: 42°02'27.0"N 91°36'39.4"W

Brucemore Historic Site

Located at 2160 Linden Dr SE, one of the top attractions in Marion is the historic Brucemore estate and gardens. The estate was originally owned by businessman Howard Hall and is an example of late 19th century Queen Anne architecture. You can visit the Brucemore website to learn more and plan your visit.

GPS Coordinates: 42°02'22.6"N 91°35'39.3"W

Marion Square Park

Marion Square Park is a popular community park located at 10th Street and 7th Avenue. It features green space, playground equipment, an open-air shelter, and a splash pad. The park frequently hosts community events.

GPS Coordinates: 42°02'27.2"N 91°36'37.5"W

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major private employers in Marion include:

Marion benefits from being part of the Cedar Rapids metro area which serves as an economic hub for Eastern Iowa. Many residents commute to Cedar Rapids for work. Agriculture and related industries also play a key role in the local economy. Main employers in town include the school district, ImOn Communications, and several manufacturing companies. The Marion Economic Development Corporation promotes business growth and can be contacted at https://www.marionedc.org/.

Transportation

The city of Marion operates the Marion Transit bus system which provides local routes throughout town. More information can be found on the Marion Transit website. For travel within the metro area, Cedar Rapids Transit provides bus routes to neighboring cities like Hiawatha and Robins. Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) located in Cedar Rapids offers regional air service. Interstate 380 runs along the western edge of Marion providing highway access.

Education

Public schools in Marion are part of the Linn-Mar Community School District. The district website can be accessed at https://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/ and the main office phone number is (319) 447-3000. Schools serving Marion include:

In addition to public schools, Marion is home to several private schools including:

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources and community websites for Marion:

Map of Marion




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