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.
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 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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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
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 1860
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