Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Marion was established in 1842. Commercial development began in 1870 on 50 acres donated by John Carson. The Marion Depot is an 1860s building recently renovated and is the oldest surviving depot on the Western Rail Line. Other interesting structures include four churches built between 1882 and 1935. Tour guide is available by reservation.
Properties are open Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm and majority are open Sat 10 am-5 pm.
Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies for sale. Cutting lessons. Gem mining rain or shine year round.
Marion, NC Pioneer History
A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins and furnished cottage available for overnight or weekly rentals. Creekside campsites are also available. Located on US 221
Marion, NC Pioneer HistoryListed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Marion was established in 1842. Commercial development began in 1870 on 50 acres donated by John Carson. The Marion Depot is an 1860
Marion, NC Historic DistrictsOpen Apr-Oct. Sites: gravel, grass, some shaded, pull-thrus, full hook-ups. Facilities: restrooms & showers, public phone, general store, snack bar, RV supplies, laundry. Recreation:
Marion, NC ParksRoomy woodland guest house well suited for large families. Rental with Master bedroom suite with 2 additional bedroom plus a ...
Park Place is a privately owned RV Park with 48 full hook-ups, pull through, level sites, concrete patios, picnic tables and ...
Fontana Lake is roughly 30 miles long and is at an elevation of around 1700'. It is one of the deepest in the region. The ...
Old Country Store, churn jars, pottery, rocking chairs, Wood cooking stones, cast iron, straw hats, overalls, etc. Placed in ...
Entire lodge rental for retreats, reunions, etc. Minimum 10 people, maximum 20. Views, waterfalls, gardens. ...