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800.371.6688
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Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 5:00; Second Sat 10:00 - 3:00
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800.371.6688
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Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 5:00; Second Sat 10:00 - 3:00
Attractions
Marion Union Station
More than 100 trains pass by Union Station every day, making it a must see for train enthusiasts. The Station showcases an impressive collection of memorabilia and the Atlantic Crossing Tower, which was once the main switching facility for the…
Linn School
Opened in 1903, the Linn School was restored to its early 20th-century appearance and is a favorite of tour groups, school groups, and anyone fascinated by the original workings of a one-room school house. Open by appointment through Heritage Hall.
Huber Machinery Museum
Browse through this collection of early machinery that are examples of what built America in the early 20th century. The Edward Huber Machinery Museum on the Marion County Fairgrounds contains examples of the finest steam and gasoline tractors, threshers and…
Heritage Hall
Learn about the creator of The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling, Olympian and football player Jim Thorpe, and 40th Treasurer of the United States Mary Ellen Withrow at the museum of the Marion County Historical Society. Once the city’s main post…
Harding Home and Museum
Stand on the front porch of the Harding Home and imagine what it was like to look out upon thousands of people from across the country waiting for you to speak. Visit the home of the 29th President of the…
Explore-It-Torium
Located in the historic Carnegie Library building, this is 10,000 square feet of good times. Explore, create, imagine, and learn in this hands-on play space. Under new management, like and follow on social media for the most up-to-date information on…
World War II Memorial
A tribute to Marion veterans, the ornate WW II monument at the Marion Cemetery is currently one of the largest memorials to WWII Veterans of its kind outside Washington DC. A canopy of red oak trees line both sides of…
Veterans Memorial Park
Set in a beautifully landscaped site, Veterans Memorial Park offers individuals and families a pleasant opportunity to learn and gain a better understanding of our history. All monuments are granite, from “Rock of Ages” in Barre, Vermont. It sits on…
Mysterious Revolving Ball
For more than 100 years, a 5,200-pound ball of polished black granite has been slowly rotating on a pedestal in the Marion Cemetery. This mystery was featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” in 1929. Open year-round.
Historical Markers in Marion
Marion County boasts 15 State Historical Markers that help to the stories of our people and places. Click on the below web link to see all marker locations and a brief description of each.