The town was named for Francis Marion, a military leader known as the "Swamp Fox". Marion was Lauderdale County's … See more

Marion is located in central Lauderdale County at 32°25′20″N 88°38′50″W / 32.42222°N 88.64722°W (32.422182, -88.647323). It is bordered to the north, west, and south by the city of Meridian. Downtown … See more

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 1,751 people, 667 households, and 436 families residing in the town.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,305 people, 468 households, and 324 families residing in t… See more

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Marion has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on cli… See more

• Oscar Lee Gray, member of the United States House of Representatives from 1915 to 1919 See more