Marion, Virginia
Marion, Virginia is a town in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is the county seat of Smyth County. The town is named for American Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion.
Town of Marion, Virginia | |
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 The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. | |
| Motto(s): Your Home In The Heart of the Highlands | |
 Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 36°50′N 81°31′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Smyth |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David Helms |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.8 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
| • Land | 10.8 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.0 km2 (0.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 662 m (2,172 ft) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,349 |
| • Density | 590.1/km2 (1,528/sq mi) |
| U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Population Estimates | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 24354 |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-49464[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498513[2] |
| Website | http://www.marionva.org/ |
References
- "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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