Marion, Shelby County, Indiana facts for kids
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Marion
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 Marion, Shelby County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Marion, Shelby County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Marion |
| Founded by | James Wilson John Sleeth |
| Named for | General Francis Marion |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46176
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| GNIS feature ID | 438610 |
Marion is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Marion was platted in 1820. The community was named for Francis Marion, an army officer during the American Revolutionary War, A post office opened at Marion in 1823. The post office was later renamed Noah and was discontinued in 1902.
Marion once contained a high school which closed in about 1908.
Geography
Marion is located at 39°35′16″N 85°45′32″W / 39.58778°N 85.75889°W.
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