Marion, South Carolina
Marion, named for Revolutionary War General Francis Marion (the Swamp Fox) has many times been proclaimed the most beautiful town in Eastern South Carolina. Rows of ancient oaks and elms line its streets and the spacious public square in the center of the town is as charming as an old Southern garden. Many of the homes in Marion are truly lovely and the public buildings are unusually handsome for a town of its size.
Marion is situated between the resort area of South Carolina's Grand Strand and Interstate 95. The Swamp Fox City lies 22 miles east of Florence and 45 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean. We are an hour and a half from the capital city of Columbia, and only two hours from historic Charleston and the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina. Marion is 15 miles from Francis Marion University (a U.S. News & World Report top 10 rated university.)
Our little hometown in South Carolina is steeped in history, rich in family and filled with the warm smiles of friends and strangers alike. Shopping, dining, antiquing, researching your family's history and friendly people await. Welcome home!
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| Marion County Courthouse, in continuous use since 1854. |
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| Statue of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion on the Courthouse Square. |
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| Courthouse Square fountain, just off Main Street. |
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Our Vision For The Future
Main Street Marion, formerly the Historic Marion Revitalization Association, works with City of Marion officials and the Marion Chamber of Commerce to bring to fruition the master plan developed for the downtown area. We are committed to leading the revitalization of downtown Marion, especially in the historic district and along Main Street. Our future depends on building a community that provides a higher quality of life for its citizens. We remember and respect the past and look forward to our promising future.
Visit our friends at the City at www.marionsc.gov and at the Chamber at www.marionscchamber.com .
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theswampfox.com
♣ An extension of Main Street Marion, formerly the Historic Marion Revitalization Association ♣
Website Launch Date: March 30, 2007
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