Marion County Map, Kansas

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Marion County, Kansas

Marion County sits in the heart of Kansas with the town of Marion being the county seat. It’s mostly farming here, but with some hills and lakes thrown in.

Marion Reservoir is popular for fishing and boating. There’s a bunch of small towns with that classic Midwest feel. The county has some interesting history with the Santa Fe Trail.

With a population is just over 11,000, it has mostly small towns and rural areas. U.S. Highway 56 cuts through the county bringing in a steady stream of travelers.

Category	Details
County Name	Marion County
County Seat	Marion
Population	12,500
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Marion, Hillsboro, Peabody, Florence, and several smaller communities
Interstates and Highways	U.S. Highway 56, U.S. Highway 77, U.S. Highway 50
FIPS Code	20-115
Total Area (Land and Water)	1,260 square miles (land: 1,258 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Dickinson County (North), Morris County (Northeast), Chase County (East), Butler County (Southeast), Harvey County (Southwest), McPherson County (West), Saline County (Northwest)
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CST)
State	Kansas
Coordinates	38.37°N, 97.03°W
Etymology	Named in honor of Francis Marion, a hero of the American Revolutionary War
Major Landmarks	Marion County Lake, Historical Marion County Courthouse, Peabody Historical Museum
Website	Marion County Website