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Marion, North Carolina

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.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Heather Grove Gold & Gem Panning

A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins and furnished cottage available for overnight or weekly rentals. Creekside campsites are also available. Located on US 221

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

Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine, Campground

Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. 51 campsites, 26 are full hook-up with electric, water and sewer, and 25

Marion, NC Campgrounds

Historic Carson House

Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793

Marion, NC Historic Homes

Things to do near Marion, NC

S&L Outdoor Sports

For all your sporting good needs, purchase licenses and supplies...

Burger King

Fast Food Restaurant. Open year round. Drive thru. ...

Grace Cathey Metal Art

Sculpture garden & metal art gallery. Mirrors, lamps, gates, trellises. All made by Grace Cathey. Located inside a full se...

Tartan Restaurant

Serving breakfast and lunch. Soup, fruit and salad bar available daily. ...