Marion, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marion, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Franklin
Township	Guilford
Area
• Total	1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2)
• Land	1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	633 ft (193 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	851
• Density	427.64/sq mi (165.14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	17235
Area code(s)	717
FIPS code	42-47464
GNIS feature ID	1180410

Marion is a small community located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area recognized for collecting population data. In 2020, about 851 people lived in Marion.

Where is Marion Located?

Marion is situated along U.S. Route 11, a major road in Pennsylvania. It's about 6 miles south of Chambersburg and 5 miles north of Greencastle.

A big highway, Interstate 81, runs along the eastern side of Marion. You can easily get to Marion from Exit 10 on I-81, which connects to Pennsylvania Route 914. This highway can take you northeast about 37 miles to Carlisle or south about 17 miles to Hagerstown, Maryland.

The History of Marion's Name

Marion has an interesting past! It was first settled around 1810 and was originally called Independence. Later, in 1833, a post office opened in the community and was named Marion.

The name "Marion" was chosen to honor Francis Marion. He was a brave army officer during the American Revolutionary War. Francis Marion was famous for his clever tactics and was often called the "Swamp Fox."

Who Lives in Marion?

According to the 2020 census, the population of Marion was 851 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the community.

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• In Spanish: Marion (Pensilvania) para niños