Marion, Alabama

Marion is the county seat of Perry County, Alabama[1]. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 3,686. The city was first called Muckle Ridge. It was renamed after a hero of the American Revolution, Francis Marion.

Marion, Alabama
Perry County courthouse in Marion
Perry County courthouse in Marion
Location in Perry County and the state of Alabama
Location in Perry County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates:
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyPerry
Area
  Total10.7 sq mi (27.7 km2)
  Land10.6 sq mi (27.4 km2)
  Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
374 ft (114 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total3,686
  Density328.1/sq mi (126.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36756
Area code(s)334
FIPS code01-46768
GNIS feature ID0160038

References

  1. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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