Information on Marion, McDowell County
The City of Marion is located in the state of North Carolina, in McDowell County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Marion City HALL, McDowell County
| Marion City Hall's address | Marion Marion Municipal Building 194 N Main St, PO Drawer 700 Marion, NC 28752-0700 United States | |
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| Phone number of Marion City Hall | +1 828-652-3551 | |
| Marion, NC email | Not available | |
| Marion official website | marionnc.org | |
| Mayor of Marion | Stephen R Little | |
| McDowell County, North Carolina: Vital Records | Marion vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your North Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Marion
What county is Marion NC in?Marion, NC is located in McDowell County |
Where is Marion, North Carolina ?Marion lies in McDowell County, nestled in the western part of the United States, specifically in North Carolina. It is positioned within the Blue Ridge Mountains, east of Asheville and northwest of Charlotte. The town sits along the Catawba River, providing a scenic backdrop and strategic access to the Pisgah National Forest. |
Marion administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell - other counties in North Carolina |
Demography of Marion
| Name of Marion inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 4 943 inhabitants | 107 / 4 473 | ||
| Population density in Marion | 1 103,6 pop/sq mi (426,1 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Marion, NC
Where to apply for a passport in Marion, NC? There are 1 passport offices in Marion, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| MARION POST OFFICE | 215 S MAIN ST | 8286525838 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Marion
There are 5 bank branches in Marion.
Fifth Third Bank is the most popular bank in Marion with 2 branch offices, followed by Bank of America, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Marion:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Third Bank | 2 | Limited Service Facility Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Marion administrative numbers
| Marion City code | 3741420 |
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| Marion City postcode | 28752 |
Transportation modes in Marion
| Airport | Foothills Regional Airport 24 miles Asheville Regional Airport 34.7 miles Hickory Regional Airport 34.7 miles |
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Marion territory
| Marion area | 4,48 sq mi (11,60 km²) |
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| Marion altitude | 1 339 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.6794 Longitude: -82.0026 Latitude: 35° 40' 46'' North Longitude: 82° 0' 9'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Marion | Currently, the town Marion isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Marion |
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| Natural parks | Marion isn't part of a natural park |
What is Marion close to?
| Nearby cities include: Old Fort, Glen Alpine, Spruce Pine and Montreat | ||
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| Spruce Pine | Glen Alpine | Glen Alpine |
| Old Fort |  | Glen Alpine |
| Old Fort | Old Fort | Ruth |
| Old Fort 10.4 miles | Glen Alpine 12.8 miles | Spruce Pine 16.6 miles |
| Montreat 16.8 miles | Morganton 17.5 miles | Black Mountain 18.8 miles |
| Lake Lure 19.5 miles | Ruth 20.8 miles | Rutherfordton 21.9 miles |
| Spindale 22.5 miles | Drexel 22.8 miles | Burnsville 23.3 miles |
| Bostic 23.8 miles | Crossnore 24.1 miles | Casar 24.6 miles |
| Valdese 24.7 miles | Bakersville 24.8 miles | Forest City 25.1 miles |
| Gamewell 26.1 miles | Rutherford College 27.2 miles | Polkville 27.2 miles |
Distance between Marion and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2059 miles | Houston : 878 miles | Philadelphia : 480 miles |
| Phoenix : 1712 miles | San Antonio : 1053 miles | San Diego : 2008 miles |
| Dallas : 867 miles | San Jose : 2201 miles | Jacksonville : 370 miles |
| Indianapolis : 363 miles | San Francisco : 2262 miles | Austin : 985 miles |
| Columbus : 303 miles | Fort Worth : 899 miles | Charlotte : 74 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Marion, NC
Elementary schools in Marion
Eastfield Global Magnet
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 337
Glenwood Elementary
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 375
Marion Elementary
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 388
North Cove Elementary
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 250
Pleasant Gardens Elementary
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 371
West Marion Elementary
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 464
Middle schools in Marion
East McDowell Middle
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 558
West McDowell Middle
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 591
High schools in Marion
McDowell Early College
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 13
Students : 251
McDowell High
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1643
Alternative schools in Marion
McDowell
District of McDowell County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 235
Private schools in Marion
New Manna Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 130
Leisure and activities in Marion surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Silver Creek Plantation to Morganton 11.7 miles | Mount Mitchell Golf Club to Burnsville 12.1 miles |