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Schools & Education

Local students attend school in the Marion-Florence Unified School District 408. Total enrollment for USD 408 as of 2015 is 550. Students can participate in a variety of activities including track, football and golf. Find homes in Marion by school district.

Local Transportation

Highway US-56 runs through the north side of Marion. McPherson and El Dorado are both under 45 minutes away. Wichita and Emporia are also under an hour from Marion. Browse the newest real estate listings in Marion, KS.

The History of Marion

The city of Marion was founded in June of 1860 when settlers in five covered wagons were told by surveyors in Emporia that there was good, virgin farmland about 60 miles to the southwest. The surveyors called it the best land in the territory.

One of the travelers in the group—George Griffith was the first to build a shanty on the site where the Santa Fe Depot stands and was also the first in Marion County to file for a homestead, doing so on August 8, 1860. The official naming of the settlement came when a post office was established in 1862. Because the settlement was located near the center of the county, the name Marion Centre seemed appropriate.

Marion has the distinction of being the oldest settlement in Marion County and boasts a population today of about 2,000 residents. Each year Marion commemorates this fact with the celebration of "Old Settlers Day".

Attractions & Activities

Marion offers several restaurants including Wagon Wheel Express and Gambino’s Pizza. The community is home to several churches including the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Valley United Methodist Church and Holy Family Catholic Church. There are also a variety of historic and outdoor activities:

• Marion County Park – Less than five minutes east of Marion. This beautiful 300-acre park includes a 153-acre lake, heated fishing dock, new shower house facility, gathering hall and camping facilities.
• Marion Reservoir - Ten minutes west of town is the Marion Reservoir, a federal facility that serves as the water supply for the city. With over 6,200 acres of fishing, hunting, boating, camping and recreational opportunities, it’s one of the larger bodies of water in the area. Whether you are an avid sportsman, bird watcher, or nature and wildlife lover, you will enjoy the peaceful scenery and gorgeous sunsets.
• Historic Downtown - Rich with heritage, Marion’s historic stone buildings and churches, beautiful native limestone courthouse and historic Santa Fe Depot give you a glimpse of the past. Historic home tours are available. Experience Marion’s quality of life and safe environment, as you explore and shop in this quaint community.
• Marion Central Park - Marion’s Central Park serves as the community’s hub. From Chingawassa Days, Art in the Park, Old Settler’s Day, to everyday activities, Central Park is inviting to all. This six-acre park is home to a newly restored natural springs and waterfall.

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