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Marion is a town in Smyth County.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for Revolutionary War Gen. Francis Marion.
The latitude of Marion is 36.834N. The longitude is -81.515W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 2,172 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 6,208.
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$25,609National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Marion demographic reports
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16% of Marion residents report German ancestry, and 6% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Marion ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Marion was $16,372, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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17% of Marion residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Smyth County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in Virginia
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Hungry Mother Festival - July 20-22, 2007
- Downtown Days Festival - July 20-22, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
Marion festival web sites:
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Historic districts in Marion include Marion Historic District ... View historic districts
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- Virginia state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
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- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Smyth County genealogy forum
Median rent in Marion, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $273. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $612.
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Libraries in Marion include Smyth-Bland Regional Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in Marion include Smyth County News & Messenger
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Smyth County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Marion political report.
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The average commute time for Marion workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Marion include Econo Lodge Marion.
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