Marion is a city in Marion County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in north-central Ohio, approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of Columbus. The population was 35,999 at the 2020 census, down slightly from 36,837 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city in Marion County and the principal city of the Marion micropolitan area. It is also part of the larger Columbus–Marion–Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.
Midwest
Marion
Marion County, OH
Population
35,927
Walk Score
70 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$842
Median home value
$97,200
Founded
1822
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Marion Downtown Historic District · listed 2022
Notable landmarks
- Harding Tomb · listed 1976
- Harding, Warren G., House · listed 1966
- Hotel Harding · listed 1980
- King, George W., Mansion-Etowah · listed 1995
- Marion Catholic School · listed 2017
- Marion Cemetery Receiving Vault · listed 1995
- Marion County Courthouse · listed 1974
- Marion County Telephone Company Building · listed 2007
- Marion Township Sub-District #8 School · listed 2007
- Marion Women's Club Home · listed 2019
- Old US Post Office · listed 1990
- Palace Theater · listed 1976
- Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Chapel · listed 1995
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