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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
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…
World War II Memorial
Located in Marion Cemetery, the Marion World War II Memorial is one of the largest monuments of its kind outside Washington, D.C. A canopy of…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
The Bronze Plaque Project
In 2019, Downtown Marion, Inc. began a mission to document and preserve the historic structures of downtown Marion, Ohio. As a result of this effort,…
Museums
Huber Machinery Museum
The Edward Huber Machinery Museum displays a collection of early machinery, examples of equipment used to build America in the early 20th century. The museum…
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…
Harding Home and Presidential Library & Museum
Tour the restored home of Warren G. Harding, the 29th president of the United States, best known as the site of his famous 1920 “Front…
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…
Marion Palace Theatre
The historic theatre, built in 1928 and designed by renowned theatre architect John Eberson, offers a captivating experience. Its Spanish motif and celestial ceiling—featuring a…
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…
Public Art
The Cardinal Project
This project comes as an effort of Downtown Marion, Inc., led by Cardinal Project Committee Chair, Dean Jacob.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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,…
