Marion Map
Marion is a city in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,943 at the 2008 estimated census. It is the county seat of McDowell County.
Marion is located at 35°40?59?N 82°0?21?W / 35.68306°N 82.00583°W / 35.68306; -82.00583 (35.683150, -82.005855).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (8.8 km²), all o.
Nearby cities include Old Fort, Glen Alpine, Spruce Pine, Montreat, Black Mountain.