Marion, Utah facts for kids
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Marion
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The Myrick House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Location in Summit County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Summit |
| Settled | 1870s |
| Founded by | William Morrell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.8 sq mi (15 km2) |
| • Land | 5.8 sq mi (15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,443 ft (1,964 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 685 |
| • Density | 118.1/sq mi (45.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84036
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584771 |
Marion is a small community in Summit County, Utah, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2010, about 685 people called Marion home.
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Where is Marion Located?
Marion is a small farming community. It is about 40 miles east of Salt Lake City. It is also 18 miles east of Park City. Marion is in the upper Kamas Valley. This area is part of the Wasatch Back region of Utah.
Nearby Towns and Rivers
Marion is located just 2 miles north of Kamas. It has always been closely connected to Kamas. About 3 miles north of Marion, across the Weber River, is the city of Oakley.
A Look at Marion's History
The land where Marion is now was used for ranching in the 1860s. A rancher named Samuel P. Hoyt had many cattle here. His 600 to 700 cows grazed over most of the land.
How Marion Started
The community of Marion began in the mid-1870s. It was first called "Morrell." This name came from William Morrell, who built the very first house there. Many of the first people who settled in Marion were immigrants from Denmark. Because of this, the community was also often called "Denmark."
Where Did the Name "Marion" Come From?
The name Marion has two possible origins. One idea is that it was named after Francis Marion Lyman. He was an important leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He helped organize the first local church group in the area in 1909.
Another idea is that the town was named after Marion Myrick Sorensen. She moved to the area with her first husband in 1882. The name Marion first appeared in official records in the 1900 census.
Important Events in Marion's Past
Marion gained attention in 1979 due to an event involving a local resident. In 1988, another event occurred. A relative of the 1979 resident was involved in an incident. This led to a 13-day situation with law enforcement.
Who Lives in Marion?
In 2010, there were 685 people living in Marion. There were 226 homes. Most of the people (96.4%) were White. About 1.0% were American Indian or Alaska Native. About 1.8% were from other backgrounds. And 0.9% were from two or more backgrounds. About 3.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 187 | — | |
| 1910 | 128 | −31.6% | |
| 1920 | 170 | 32.8% | |
| 1930 | 172 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 195 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 197 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 685 | — | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
What People Do in Marion
The main way people in Marion have made a living is through farming. This has been the most important economic activity for a long time.
Local Businesses
Besides farming, there are a few other businesses in Marion. These include a small co-op store. A co-op store is owned and run by its members. There is also a place that sells snowmobiles.
Learning in Marion
Marion does not have its own schools. Children who live in Marion go to schools in Kamas. These schools are part of the South Summit School District.
Images for kids
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The Myrick House is a historic building in Marion.
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Map showing Marion's location in Summit County, Utah.
