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Delve into Marion in United States
Marion in the region of North Carolina with its 7,838 residents is located in United States - some 352 mi or ( 566 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Marion is now 04:17 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Asheville, Bridgewater, Charlotte, Davistown, and Dysartsville. While being here, you might want to check out Asheville . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Marion ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Spruce Pine Gemstone Mine near Blue Ridge Parkway
Visit Spruce Pine Gemstone Mine. We are family owned and have been mining the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina for 200 years...since 1810. Spruce Pine Gemstone Mine specializes in the ..
Asheville to Spencer Excursion Train
November 1, 2009. Passing through Marion, NC at the Clay Street Crossing just before 5 pm. ..
Lake James Getaways Tour - The Cove and Boat Ramp
This video is shows the cove and surrounding Barefoot Landing on Lake James and the boat ramp located in Marion, North Carolina. Please visit our website at: lakejamesgetaways.com Lake James Getaways ..
2011 New Years Gold Nugget Count Down 2011.wmv
Marion, North Carolina's New Years "Gold Nugget" Countdown Celebration. A great destination for your next trip. With the many things to do around Marion, NC. with the "First Gold Rush" in America. Pla ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Marion, North Carolina
Marion is a city in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of McDowell County. Founded in 1844, the city was named in honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion, the American Revolutionary War Hero whose talent in guerilla warfare earned him the name “Swamp Fox”. Marion's Main Street Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The population was 8,075 at the 2010 Census.
Located at 35.68 -82.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
WBRM
WBRM is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Marion, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Wbrm, Inc. and features programing from CNN Radio.
Located at 35.68 -82.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
West Marion, North Carolina
West Marion is a census-designated place (CDP) in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,556 at the 2000 census.
Located at 35.66 -82.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
McDowell High School (Marion, North Carolina)
McDowell High School is a public high school located in the western North Carolina town of Marion. Known for its reputable NJROTC program, successful athletic teams, musical directors, and computer programming classes, the 4A school of roughly 1,600 students is the only high school in McDowell County. The school, built in 1971, has its own student-run newspaper, the Iliad, and literary magazine, The Muses (formerly known as the Aurora).
Located at 35.70 -82.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 44,996 at the 2010 United States Census. Its county seat is Marion.
Located at 35.68 -82.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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