Southeast

Marion

McDowell County, NC

Population

7,652

Walk Score

66 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$610

Median home value

$122,200

Founded

1844

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Depot Historic District · listed 1991
  • Main Street Historic District · listed 1991

Notable landmarks

  • Carson House · listed 1970
  • Carson-Young House · listed 2011
  • Clinchfield Manufacturing Company Mill No. 2
  • Clinchfield Manufacturing Company Mill No. 2 · listed 2024
  • First Presbyterian Church · listed 1991
  • Lone Beech · listed 1995
  • McDowell County Courthouse · listed 1979
  • St. John's Episcopal Church · listed 1991
  • St. Matthew's Lutheran Church · listed 1991

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