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Explore Marion, Ohio
Let Marion County bring out the explorer in you!
Home to parks, walking trails, hiking and biking, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching and more, come explore the beauty of Mother Nature in Marion County.
Disc golf, miniature golf, and 18 holes with vista views await discovery. Discover children’s activities for all ages and accessibility levels. Explore all there is to see and do, and discover Marion County’s great outdoors.
Monuments
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…
Veterans Memorial Park
This unique park is dedicated to “Remembering Soldiers Past and Present.” An opportunity to gain a better understanding of history, Marion’s park isrecognized as the…
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…
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…
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…
Veterans Memorial Park
This unique park is dedicated to “Remembering Soldiers Past and Present.” An opportunity to gain a better understanding of history, Marion’s park isrecognized as the…
Museums
Marion Union Station
Built in 1902, Marion Union Station now serves as a railroad museum, event venue, and premier train-watching location. The historic station features marble walls, mosaic…
Linn School
Built in 1897 of soft clay brick, the one-room Linn School served students through eighth grade. Saved from demolition and restored in 2002 by Merle…
Marion County Historical Society inside Heritage Hall
Discover the rich history of Marion County through engaging exhibits and unique artifacts. Learn about Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone, and legendary Olympian…
Marion Palace Theatre
Step into the Marion Palace Theatre, a historic movie palace built in 1928 and designed by renowned theatre architect John Eberson. The fully operational theatre…
Wyandot Popcorn Museum inside Heritage Hall
Located inside Heritage Hall, the Wyandot Popcorn Museum is displayed beneath a colorful circus tent. The museum features the largest and most impressive collection of…
Owens Station and Opera House
In the 1860s, John D. Owens opened a quarry in western Pleasant Township at what is now the intersection of Owens and Gooding Roads. The…
Marion Union Station
Built in 1902, Marion Union Station now serves as a railroad museum, event venue, and premier train-watching location. The historic station features marble walls, mosaic…
Public Art
Peace & Freedom Mural
The Peace & Freedom Committee worked with an artist to create a beautiful mural on the back of their office location, 790 Kenton Avenue, Marion.
The Cardinal Project
This project comes as an effort of Downtown Marion, Inc., led by Cardinal Project Committee Chair, Dean Jacob.
Art Alley
Downtown Marion, Inc. has unveiled its newest community art project, “Art Alley,” located between 141 & 147 S. Main Street in Historic Downtown Marion. This…
The Cardinal Project
This project comes as an effort of Downtown Marion, Inc., led by Cardinal Project Committee Chair, Dean Jacob.
Peace & Freedom Mural
The Peace & Freedom Committee worked with an artist to create a beautiful mural on the back of their office location, 790 Kenton Avenue, Marion.
Art Alley
Downtown Marion, Inc. has unveiled its newest community art project, “Art Alley,” located between 141 & 147 S. Main Street in Historic Downtown Marion. This…
Douce Agency Mural
The Douce Agency’s owner, Caleb, had a vision to give the exterior of the building new life and to use the space to showcase what…
Wildlife
Myers Woods
Myers Woods is a five-acre wooded property near the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in northern Marion County at 3965 Wyandot Marion Rd, Harpster, OH 43323.…
Marion Tallgrass Trail
The Marion Tallgrass Trail reached the Hardin County line in late 2017, a distance of 12.44 miles from the eastern trailhead site at 2093 Holland Road…
Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory
The Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory is situated at The Ohio State University at Marion, in the north-central portion of the state. This is…
Marion Tallgrass Trail
The Marion Tallgrass Trail reached the Hardin County line in late 2017, a distance of 12.44 miles from the eastern trailhead site at 2093 Holland Road…
Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory
The Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory is situated at The Ohio State University at Marion, in the north-central portion of the state. This is…
Terradise Nature Center
Located along the scenic Olentangy River just south of the village of Caledonia, Terradise Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to wildlife education,…
Myers Woods
Myers Woods is a five-acre wooded property near the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in northern Marion County at 3965 Wyandot Marion Rd, Harpster, OH 43323.…
