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Marion, IN

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Marion, IN 46952

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Marion is a city in Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29,948 as of the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Grant County. It is named for Francis Marion, a Brigadier General from South Carolina in the American Revolutionary War.

The city is the home of Indiana Wesleyan University, the largest evangelical Christian university in the Midwest and largest private university in Indiana. Since 2003, former Olympic skater Wayne Seybold has been Marion's mayor. Marion is also noted for being the birthplace of legendary actor James Dean and famed cartoonist Jim Davis, though both were raised in nearby Fairmount. It was also the location of the wedding of actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett in 1993.

Marion is located at 40°32?57?N 85°39?53?W / 40.54917°N 85.66472°W / 40.54917; -85.66472 (40.549140, -85.664681), along the Mississinewa River.

Nearby cities include Upland, Converse, Somerset, Amboy, Matthews.

Places in Marion

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

Bbq brisket sandwich.

OBI's Barbecue

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Los Amores

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Grant's Place

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Folkie's Tavern

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Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

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James Dean Birth Site Memorial

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Quilters Hall of Fame

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basketball court and shelter

Charles Mill Park

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AMC CLASSIC Marion 12

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Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

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Comfort Suites

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Hampton Inn Marion

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Hart Motel

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