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  Marion, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marion is a city located in Marion County, South Carolina.
It is the county seat of Marion County
It is named for Francis Marion, a Brigadier General from South Carolina in the American Revolutionary War.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marion,_South_Carolina   (417 words)

  
 Marion, South Carolina (Cities)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion is located in Marion County, of which it is the county seat, between Florence and Mullins along United States Highway 76.
Marion is located east of Florence in northeast South Carolina.
In 1798, the county, and the town was named Marion in honor of General Francis Marion, the notorious "Swamp Fox" of the Revolutionary War.
www.ohwy.com /sc/m/marion.htm   (153 words)

  
 Marion County, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion County, or Marion District, as it was then called, embraced at that time all of its present boundaries, and, in addition, a part of what is now Florence County, on the west side of the Great Pee Dee River, this being relinquished by Marion County in 1898 when Florence County was formed.
It was revitalized as Marion District in 1798.
Situated in the coastal plain, with 529 square miles area, Marion County's population was, in 1920, 23,721, and estimated in 1925 at 25,921.
www.carolana.com /marion_county_sc.html   (1906 words)

  
 Marion County, South Carolina, Public Library History
Library history in Marion County began prior to 1826 when Mills' Statistics published in that year mentions that a public library was established at the courthouse.
The campaign was successful and with local funds and a $75,000 grand of LSCA funds from the South Carolina State Library, construction began in 1975.
Since the Marion building had been designated as a site by the National Historic Trust, plans for the renovation and addition were made in keeping with the style of the existing library and its location in the Marion Town Square.
www.libsci.sc.edu /histories/vts/epw39.html   (1041 words)

  
 Marion County South Carolina Quality of Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
History: Marion County´s unique and fascinating history beckons to be explored through her many structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the downtown district of Marion.
Marion´s Streetscape program ensures that the Downtown District´s historical significance is maintained, while beautifying and promoting the entire downtown business area.
And for gardening enthusiasts, the local garden clubs of Marion and Mullins beautify and nurture countless public and private gardens in the area.
marioncountysc.com /quality.html   (496 words)

  
 South Carolina State Library Marion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion County and its county seat, the town of Marion, were named for Revolutionary War general Francis Marion (1732-1795), known as the "Swamp Fox." In 1785 Liberty County was created as a part of Georgetown District; renamed Marion, it became a separate district in 1800.
Parts of Marion later went to form Florence (1888) and Dillon (1910) counties.
In the twentieth century Marion County became a major tobacco growing region.
www.state.sc.us /scsl/mari.html   (121 words)

  
 Marion County South Carolina Business Climate, Marion County Economic Development Commission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
As the number one container port on the south Atlantic and Gulf coasts, the Port of Charleston handles seven million tons of container cargo and over half a million in bulk and breakbulk tonnage annually.
Employer-Employee Relations: Employer-employee relations in South Carolina are very stable, and the state consistently ranks as one of the least unionized in the nation.
South Carolina has consistently had one of the lowest work stoppage rates in the country, with an average of less than.01% of working time lost to strikes in manufacturing and non-manufacturing companies combined (in 1999.)
marioncountysc.com /climate.html   (702 words)

  
 Marion County, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The earliest "recorded" Lewis in Marion County is Solomon Lewis, arriving in the late 1730s or early 1740s, coming from the present-day area of Town Creek, Brunswick County, NC.
Solomon and William established a dynasty of Lewises in both Marion County and Horry County, South Carolina that continues today.
Some moved on "south and west" as was so popular in the early 1800s.
www.senclewises.com /marion.html   (140 words)

  
 Marion South Carolina - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
The Francis Marion is a 12 story hotel built in 1924 offering both room accommodations and a variety of meeting spaces....
The Hampton Inn Marion is one mile south of downtown and close to I-40.
The Comfort Inn is conveniently located at US 76 and Highway 510, just one mile from Marion County Hospital.
nextag.com /goto.jsp?p=169&search=marion+south+carolina&node=2703100   (124 words)

  
 Bankruptcy Marion, SC South Carolina Court, Lawyer, Attorney Help   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion, SC South Carolina Bankruptcy Lawyer, Court, and Attorney Info
South Carolina is bounded to the north by North Carolina, to the south and west by Georgia, across the Savannah River, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is used to reorganize a company with the intention of satisfying its creditors and ultimately emerging as an entity able to survive on its own.
bankruptcy.curadebt.com /bankruptcy/SC-South-Carolina/Marion/Bankruptcy-Marion.shtml   (222 words)

  
 Marion County, South Carolina Genealogy and History
Welcome to the Marion County, South Carolina Genealogy and History page in the SCGenWeb Project.
Marion County was initially created in 1785 as the county of Liberty in old Georgetown District, one of the original judicial districts created in 1769.
If you have any original documents, photos, articles, Bible records, etc. relating to Marion County that you would be willing to contribute to help your fellow researchers, please contact me.
sciway3.net /proctor/marion   (282 words)

  
 Barnes Genealogy - Marion County, South Carolina and Vicinity
The geographic scope of my interest in the Barnes surname is limited to Marion County, South Carolina and surrounding counties and my time frame of interest is the 1700's through circa 1930 for Marion (but only through ca 1860 for the other counties).
My Barnes ancestry begins (and ends) with Mary "Molsey" Barnes, born ca 1792 in South Carolina, presumably in that area that later became Marion County.
She married James Campbell (1780-1842) in 1815 in Marion District, SC.
www.martygrant.com /gen/barnes-sc.htm   (274 words)

  
 Marion County, South Carolina Cemeteries
This list of cemeteries in Marion County, South Carolina was begun in 1996 yet it is surely not complete.
All Marion Co. cemeteries named in the Bicentennial Project (D.A.R., Colonial Dames and U.D.C. chapters) "Cemeteries in Dillon County and Upper Marion County" published in binder form in the late 1970's,
All Marion County cemetery names found in "101 Cemeteries in Marion County South Carolina", published 1985 by the Marion County Historical Society,
sciway3.net /proctor/marion/marion_cem.html   (296 words)

  
 City of Marion - Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion, South Carolina the county seat of Marion County.
A guided tour is available through the Chamber of Commerce on a reservation basis.
Located at 101 Willcox Avenue in the old Marion Academy Building.
www.co.marion.sc.us /welcome.html   (170 words)

  
 Marion, South Carolina Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services
This Marion, South Carolina photographer featured listing has received 804 unique visitors in the past three months.
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This Marion, South Carolina photographer featured listing has received 543 unique visitors in the past three months.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/photo/b.465.g.7792.html   (781 words)

  
 Marion County, South Carolina, Air Pollution Sources A   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion County, South Carolina, Air Pollution Sources A
Marion County, South Carolina, give the percentage contributions from specific air pollution sources.
The Marion County Seat is Marion, South Carolina.
www.redrival.com /creativemethods/airquality/sources/south_carolina/marion_a.htm   (66 words)

  
 Marion District, South Carolina. / Mills, Robert / 1825
Pub Title: Atlas Of The State Of South Carolina, Made Under The Authority Of The Legislature; Prefaced With A Geographical, Statistical And Historical Map Of The State.
The District maps are derived from surveys done for John Wilson's 1822 Map of South Carolina, also engraved by Tanner.
Carr's residence is shown on the map of Georgetown District (which map shows the most signs of use) as well as some ms notations probably by Carr showing new roads, churches, etc. Tanner engraved the District maps and Lucas engraved the State map on the title page.
www.davidrumsey.com /maps860038-23871.html   (482 words)

  
 Marion, South Carolina Bed and Breakfast - Marion B&B from Pamela Lanier
Marion, South Carolina Bed and Breakfast - Marion B&B from Pamela Lanier
Many Marion bed and breakfasts are listed on the national register of historic places while others have a unique and colorful history all their own.
If you're intrigued by past, then a stay at a historic Marion bed and breakfast could offer the thrill of a lifetime.
www.lanierbb.com /South_Carolina/Marion?amen=historic   (115 words)

  
 Folkens Law Firm, P.A. - Florence & Marion, South Carolina
The office is immediately across the street from the Marion County Courthouse and next to the Town Square.
Whether the legal work involves a crisis, such as personal injury or domestic problems, or litigation to resolve conflicts, or legal counseling and guidance for decisions, we are here to serve you.
We also handle administrative law matters, such as Workers Compensation and Social Security, as well as appeals to the South Carolina Supreme Court, the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
www.folkenslaw.com   (253 words)

  
 USA Hotel - Francis Marion Hotel South Carolina USA
Named for the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox," and opened in 1924, the historic Francis Marion Hotel has a long tradition of gracious service, elegant accommodations and splendid banquet and meeting facilities.
Built by local investors at a cost of $1.5 million from plans by noted New York architect W.L. Stoddard, the Francis Marion was the largest and grandest hotel in the Carolinas with 312 guest rooms.
The Guests at the Francis Marion Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, complete spa services at SPA Adagio, and gourmet coffee from Port City Java.
www.seastour.com /america/usa/francismarion   (518 words)

  
 Marion schools
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www.greatschools.net /modperl/bycity/sc/?city=Marion   (54 words)

  
 Hotel, Motel, Inn - Marion, South Carolina - Comfort Inn Marion
South Of The Border is one of the greatest tourist traps in history, a neon yellow and pink Tijuana in South Carolina, complete with a 200-foot-tall sombrero observation tower.
Millions of souvenirs are sold in its galaxy of gift shops, as well as enough fireworks to fuel a small war.
Hundreds of weddings are performed here; but what this place is best known for are its billboards -- hundreds of them -- lining I-95 from New York to Florida More...
www.roadsideamerica.com /hotelfinder/hotelinfo/8495.html   (270 words)

  
 Marion, South Carolina Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, ...
Marion, South Carolina Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, crime,...
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Marion, South Carolina business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
www.city-data.com /city/Marion-South-Carolina.html   (843 words)

  
 Marion South Carolina Real Estate, Homes, Property, Commercial
If you are contemplating a move and need real estate assistance we can help you locate the home or other property that's just right for you.
As an e-Partner® you will earn top commissions up to 100%, be featured in this community-based website for Marion and be advertised throughout our South Carolina network of cities.
All property representations are made by a licensed South Carolina Real Estate Broker(s).
www.marion.southcarolinawebpage.com   (392 words)

  
 Timothy H. Pogue, attorneys in Marion, SC, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Timothy H. Pogue, attorneys in Marion, SC, South Carolina
The Office of Timothy H. Pogue is a one attorney office located in Historic Marion.
Pogue currently serves as the Attorney for Marion County as well as the Department of Social Services.
www.lawyers.com /pogue/firmoverview.jsp   (136 words)

  
 Francis Marion University - Home - FMU Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Photographs by Jaime Owens and digital media by James Bailey will be on display as part of Francis Marion University's Art Gallery Series.
Judith Giblin James, associate dean of the Graduate School at the University of South Carolina, will present a lecture titled "Gender and the Literary Marketplace," Thursday, Oct. 27.
Information about Florence, South Carolina area, the City of Florence, and Lodging.
www.fmarion.edu   (211 words)

  
 SCGenWeb - Marion County, South Carolina Genealogy and History
SCGenWeb - Marion County, South Carolina Genealogy and History
For more information on Marion County, please check the links at left.
This page was last revised 11 June 2005.
www.rootsweb.com /~scmarion   (108 words)

  
 Montgomery's Grove Bed & Breakfast - Marion, South Carolina - BBOnline.com / Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Or, experience live big name shows under the stars at nearby Carolina Amphitheater.
In fact, this is the area where Francis Marion, the Revolutionary War's "Swamp Fox," defeated the British.
Over the years, the town of Marion has secured its own fame as eastern Carolina's "most beautiful city," and "the pretty little town on the way to the beach."
www.bbonline.com /sc/montgomery   (568 words)

  
 Historic Marion Revitalization Association; Marion County South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Historic Marion Revitalization Association; Marion County South Carolina
was established to enhance Marion's business environment and to preserve the beauty of the city.
Promote activities which generate interest in hometown unity
www.theswampfox.com   (77 words)

  
 Marion South Carolina Hotels and Motels
You may also narrow the hotel list down to hotel chain, price range, star rating or proximity from the center of Marion by selecting the search preferences listed below the travel information.
If you would like to sort the current hotel list by the closest to the center of Marion, you may do so by clicking the "Radius" button atop the hotel list.
You may also sort all hotels by room price and star rating by clicking the respective buttons.
www.hotelsquick.com /radius/Marion/SC/USA   (197 words)

  
 Montgomery's Grove Bed & Breakfast - Marion, South Carolina - BBOnline.com / How to Find Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Charming inn nestled among hundreds of century old trees in the heart of one of South Carolina's quaintest historic towns!
Look for the sign to exit left to Marion.
Marion Airport features a 4,500 ft. paved lit strip serviced by the MAO NDB.
www.bbonline.com /sc/montgomery/map.html   (166 words)

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