Marion, North Carolina

city in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States

Marion is a city in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of McDowell County.[5]

Marion, North Carolina
Downtown Marion
Downtown Marion
Motto: 
"Where Main Street Meets the Mountains"
Location of Marion, North Carolina
Location of Marion, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°40′39″N 82°00′05″W / 35.67750°N 82.00139°W / 35.67750; -82.00139
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Founded1844
Named forFrancis Marion
Area
 • Total6.00 sq mi (15.55 km2)
 • Land5.97 sq mi (15.47 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Population
 • Total7,717
 • Density1,291.98/sq mi (498.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
28752
Area code828
FIPS code37-41420[4]
GNIS feature ID2405024[2]
Websitewww.marionnc.org

References change

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marion, North Carolina
  3. "QuickFacts: Marion city, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.