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Monuments & Markers

9/11 Memorial
Fort Morrow Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial is composed of a 16-foot-long, 2,300-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center, New York, NY. The Memorial was…

Harding Memorial
The Harding Memorial, the final resting place of President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding is a stately structure that serves as the largest and most…

Harding Receiving Vault
The Harding Receiving Vault was originally built in 1873. When President Warren G. Harding passed away in 1923, there was no permanent memorial in Marion.…

Historical Markers in Marion
Found in 17 locations throughout Marion County, these State markers help tell the stories of Marion’s people and places. Site listings with descriptions can be…

Marion County Fire Fighter Memorial
In 2006, a group of Marion firefighters—including Cory Rogers, Billy Whitaker, and Assistant Chief Tony Zwolle—set out to create a memorial honoring the service and…

Marion County Law Enforcement Memorial
The Law Enforcement Memorial honors the members of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Located on land generously donated…

Marion Memorial Garden
The largest of its kind across Ohio. This site honors the lives of victims of violent crime.

Mysterious Revolving Ball
One of the most unusual sights at Marion Cemetery is the Merchant family monument. Built in 1886, the striking memorial features a 5,200-pound polished granite…

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Chapel
Erected in 1887, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Chapel stands as a powerful tribute to Marion County’s military history. Inside the original oak doors are…