Completed in 1909, the Romanesque revival, native limestone courthouse has a clock tower and stone carvings at entrance. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Marion Historical Museum
The Museum building was constructed in 1882 for the First Baptist Church and continued to serve Baptist congregations until the middle of the 1950s. It was then given to Marion County for use as a museum and formally dedicated in 1961 on Old Settler's Day - the year of Marion'
Marion, KS MuseumsAntique Fountain
This ornate fountain was built in 1884 and is located in Central Park.
Marion, KS ArtsMarion Cemetery
A unique monument of great interest in the Marion Cemetery is that of Rueben Riggs. It stands in honor of a man who did not make any major historic contributions, but who is remembered for showing kindness to other people.
Marion, KS CemeteriesMarion Country Club and Golf Course
If you take potential hazards as a personal challenge, then the Marion golf course heads the list. A natural creek meanders through the hilly nine hole course and provides plenty of challenges to golfers.
Marion, KS Golf CoursesHistoric Homes Tour
The Marion Historic Committee has prepared a tour of designated historic homes within the city. These homes range in design of the oldest cut stone of the Wm. Kellison Home dating 1879 to the elegant Victorian examples of the early 1900's.
Marion, KS Historic HomesThings to do near Marion, KS
Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo
Named one of America's top 5 rodeos. Held 4 nights of the Central Kansas Free Fair. Wed-Sat to include the first f...
Downtown Augusta, Inc.
Downtown Augusta, Inc. is a Main Street program with the State of Kansas. They help to develop the downtown area, maintainin...