Why visit Marion
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Marion 12, Aaron Swayzee House, Abijah C. Jay House and Splash House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Marion
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marion
Marion is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Indiana, United States, along the Mississinewa River. The population was 28,310 as of the 2020 census. It is named for Francis Marion, a brigadier general from South Carolina in the American Revolutionary War.
From the Wikipedia article Marion, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
James Dean Memorial Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
505 South Washington Street, Marion
Museums and landmarks15
Aaron Swayzee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Abijah C. Jay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Dr. Richard Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Gas City High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
High school in Indiana, United States
Grant County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic government buildings in Indiana, United States
J. Woodrow Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Marion, Indiana, listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Marie Webster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
National Historic Landmark in Marion, Indiana, United States; home to The Quilters Hall of Fame
Marion Downtown Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Marion, Indiana, listed on the NRHP in Indiana
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Marion Branch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Hospital
Thompson-Ray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
West Ward School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
National Register of Historic Places listing in Grant County, Indiana
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Marion station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Splash House
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
2601 South Adams Street, Marion
May Mo[-1]-Sep Mo[1] Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; May Mo[-1]-Sep Mo[1] Sa...
Matter Park
Park · 2.3 mi
The largest and oldest park in Marion, possessing a strong naturalistic character, is the center for many festivals. Within the park are...
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
OBI's Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.5 mi
402 South Washington Street, Marion
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
3101 South Western Avenue, Marion
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:30; Sa-Su 05:00-21:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.4 mi
3038 South Western Avenue, Marion
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
2010 South Western Avenue, Marion
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:30
Culver's
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
2307 South Western Avenue, Marion
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare3
Map of Marion
126 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 2.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marion 2 N Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Grant County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marion Municipal Airport (MZZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Huntington 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Kokomo 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Bluffton 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Anderson 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Logansport 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Fishers 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Wayne 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Carmel 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lawrence 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Frankfort 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Marion-indiana-from-above, Unknown author, CC BY 2.0
- Thompson-Ray House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aaron Swayzee House, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Ward School in Gas City, Nyttend, Public domain
- Natl Cemetery PB190349 Civl War Memorial, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gas City High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Grant County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, Nyttend, Public domain
- Grant County Courthouse in Marion, Nyttend, Public domain
- Marie Webster House from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Abijah C. Jay House, Nyttend, Public domain
- J. Woodrow Wilson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dr. Richard Davis House (Woodside), May 2011, User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PCCSL depot, Marion, end and northern side, Nyttend, Public domain
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