Historic Downtown Marion


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Historic Downtown Marion

Main Street

Marion, NC 28752

 

Email: info@downtownmarion.org

 

Business:(828) 652-2215

Description

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Marion was established in 1842. Commercial development began in 1870 on 50 acres donated by John Carson. The Marion Depot is an 1860s building recently renovated and is the oldest surviving depot on the Western Rail Line. Other interesting structures include four churches built between 1882 and 1935. Tour guide is available by reservation. Properties are open Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm and majority are open Sat 10 am-5 pm.

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Special Directions

Exit 85 off I-40 to US 221 North (bypass), exit on Henderson Street, make right. Continue to Railroad Street, on right.

Amenities

  • Banquet Facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hours of Operation: varies with event
  • Motorcoach Parking
  • Season of Operation: year round

Event Schedule

Marion Mountain Music

Jun. 20, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

4th Celebration

Jul. 4, 2013

Marion Mountain Music

Jul. 4, 2013

Jul. 11, 2013

Jul. 18, 2013

Jul. 25, 2013

Aug. 1, 2013

Aug. 8, 2013

Aug. 15, 2013

Aug. 22, 2013

Aug. 29, 2013

Labor Day Concert

Sep. 2, 2013

Marion Mountain Music

Sep. 5, 2013

Sep. 12, 2013

Sep. 19, 2013

Sep. 26, 2013

Oct. 3, 2013

Oct. 10, 2013

Mountain Glory Festival

Oct. 12, 2013

Marion Mountain Music

Oct. 17, 2013

Oct. 24, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Nov. 7, 2013

Nov. 14, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Marion Christmas Parade

Nov. 24, 2013

Marion Mountain Music

Nov. 28, 2013

Dec. 5, 2013

Dec. 12, 2013

Dec. 19, 2013

Dec. 26, 2013

Jan. 2, 2014

Jan. 9, 2014

Jan. 16, 2014

Jan. 23, 2014

Jan. 30, 2014

Feb. 6, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 20, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

Mar. 6, 2014

Mar. 13, 2014

Mar. 20, 2014

Mar. 27, 2014

Apr. 3, 2014

Apr. 10, 2014

Apr. 17, 2014

Apr. 24, 2014

May. 1, 2014

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May. 15, 2014

May. 22, 2014

May. 29, 2014

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