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Historic Downtown Marion


category : Historic Districts
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Marion was established in 1842. Commercial development began in 1870 on 50 acres donated by John Carson. The Marion Depot is an 1860s building recently renovated and is the oldest surviving depot on the Western Rail Line. Other interesting structures include four churches built between 1882 and 1935. Tour guide is available by reservation.

Properties are open Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm and majority are open Sat 10 am-5 pm.


Address: Railroad Street Marion, NC 28752
Phone: 828-652-2215
Our Email: info@downtownmarion.org
Our Website:www.downtownmarion.org

Come visit us in Marion, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pinto Acres Rodeo

Marion, NC Rodeos

Armstrong Fish Hatchery

State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.

Marion, NC Fishing

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

Open Apr-Oct. Sites: gravel, grass, some shaded, pull-thrus, full hook-ups. Facilities: restrooms & showers, public phone, general store, snack bar, RV supplies, laundry. Recreation:

Marion, NC Parks

Linville Mountain Gem Shop & Mines

Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies for sale. Cutting lessons. Gem mining rain or shine year round.

Marion, NC Pioneer History

Tom Johnson Rally Park

Large groups only! Mid Apr-Oct. RVs/campers. Food service (catering available), grills/tables, showers, propane, electric hook-ups, dump site. Fishing, basketball, large pavilion. Tom Johnson Camping Center, largest RV dealership in southeast, US 70, west of Marion.

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Marion, NC Parks

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