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Marion is the county seat of McDowell County
and has as it's motto "where main street meets the mountains".
The motto is reinforced by Mount Ida, the dominant feature of the
landscape in downtown.
 Marion is a thriving small
city located on the eastern edge of the mountains along the Catawba
River Basin and is home to
many small industries including those that manufacture medical
supplies, lumber and paper products, electronics and transportation
equipment, tools, apparel, textiles and furniture.
Marion was planned
and built on land selected by the first McDowell County
Commissioners on March 14, 1844 at the Historic Carson House
on Buck Creek. It was not until 1845, however, that the official
name of Marion was sanctioned as the county seat by the state
legislature. The name of Marion came from Francis Marion, the
American Revolutionary War hero, known as the “Swamp Fox” and the
man upon whom the movie "The Patriot" was based.
 Marion is home to a number of historic buildings open
to the public, including the Historic Carson House, the
Joseph McDowell House built in 1787, and the
Marion Depot, the
oldest surviving depot on the Western Rail Line. Nearby
Lake James State Park
is only minutes away and is a popular recreational attraction for both residents and visitors
alike.
Between 1804 & 1827, McDowell County contributed to
North Carolina's gold legacy as the nation's leader in gold
production. There are still opportunities for visitors to pan for
gold in the Marion area.
Resources
City Website: Marion:
Town Hall, 194 North Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-3551
Location:
Foothills, 45 minutes east of Asheville
County: McDowell County: County Offices, 21 South Main Street, Marion NC
28752; 828-652-7121
Elevation & Population:
1,395 feet, 8000+
County Tourism Development:
McDowell Tourism Development,
Historic Depot,
25 Highway 70 West, Old Fort NC 28762; 888-233-6111
County
Visitor/Welcome Center:
McDowell
County Visitor Center, 1170 West Tate Street, Marion NC
28752; 828-652-4240
County Chamber of Commerce:
McDowell Chamber of Commerce, 1170 West Tate Street, Marion NC
28752; 828-652-4240
Newspaper:
The McDowell News, 136 Logan Street, Marion NC 28752;
828-652-3313
Movie Theatres: McDowell Twin Cinemas,
520 North Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-8368
High School:
McDowell High School, 334 South Main Street, Marion NC
28752; 828-652-7920
Colleges and Universities:
McDowell Technical Community College, 54 College Drive, Marion
NC 28752; 828-652-6021
Hospitals:
The McDowell Hospital, 100 Rankin Drive, Marion NC 28752;
828-659-5000
Area Major Festivals:
Mountain Glory Festival
(October),
North Carolina Gold Festival (May)
Area
Natural Attractions:
Lake James State Park,
Linville Caverns
Area
Cultural Attractions: Historic Carson House,
Joseph McDowell House,
McDowell Arts Council Association Gallery,
Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center
Wineries:
South Creek Vineyards and Winery
Private Mountain Communities:
Pisgah Preserve at Lake James
Real Estate
Alpha Realty: 150 North Madison Avenue, Marion NC 28752;
828-659-2902
Black Diamond Real Estate, LLC: 734 Rutherford Road, Marion NC
28752; 828-659-3164
Blue Ridge Realty & Associates, Inc.: 16823 US Highway 221
North, Marion NC 28752; 828-756-0020
Brooks & Broadwell Realty: 2434 Sugar Hill Road, Marion NC
28752; 828-652-7757
Catawba Properties: 2986-B US Highway 221 North, Marion NC
28752; 828-659-7700
CD Watson Real Estate & Auction: 1649 Old Linville Road, Marion NC
28752; 828-756-4144
Century 21 The Pinnacle Group: 451 North Main Street, Suite 101,
Marion NC 28752; 828-659-6500
ERA Mountain View Properties: 33 West Henderson Street, Marion
NC 28752; 828-659-3100
EXIT Realty Preferred Mountain & Lake Properties: 70 North Main
Street, Suite 102, Marion NC 28752; 828-659-2222
Harris Realty: 70 North Main Street, Suite 2, Marion NC 28752;
800-652-7701
Joanne Howle Realty: 301 North Main Street, Marion NC 28752;
828-8652-6455
Realty Group 1: 125 South Main Street, Marion NC 28752;
828-652-3797
Whitson Realty: 3800 Sugar Hill Road, Marion NC 28752;
828-738-3540
Worldwide Realty LLC: 391 East Court Street, Marion NC 28752;
828-659-8444
Dining
Casual & Family Dining
Fatz Cafe: (American) 390 Highway 70, Marion NC 28752;
828-659-1364
Golden Fried Chicken: (American)
1166 North Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-8469
Western Sizzlin Steak House: (American) 1610 North Main Street,
Marion NC 28752; 828-652-6287
Overseas & Exotic
Countryside Barbeque:
(BBQ) 2070 Rutherford Road, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-4885
Dragon Lair: (Chinese) 500 North Main Street, Marion NC
287852; 828-652-7585
Hook and Anchor Family Seafood:
(Seafood) 950 Rutherford Road, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-9467
Jalapeno's Fresh Mexican Grill:
(Mexican) 1582 Rutherford Road, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-5154
Maria's Mexican Diner: (Mexican)
885 Baldwin Avenue, Marion NC 28752; 828-659-6376
Mi Pueblito: (Mexican) 1897
Rutherford Road, Marion NC 28752; 828-659-7788
Nara Express: (Japanese) 995
North Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-7933
Roma Restaurant: (Italian) 5430
Highway 70 East, Nebo NC 28761; 828-652-7377
Cafes & Grills
Bruce's Fabulous Foods:
(Cafe) 63 South Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-659-8023
Harvest Drive-In: (1950's
type Drive-in) 861 North Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-4155
Holly's Deli & Desserts: (Deli)
385 US Highway 70 West, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-9467
Ivan's Restaurant and Bar: (
American) 120 Finley Road, Marion NC 28752; 828-659-9151
Moondoggy's Classic Diner: (1950's Style Diner)
909
North Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-655-1557
Open Flame Buffet & Grill:
(Grill) 4231 US 221 S, Marion NC 28752; 828-738-7027
Pizza
Eddie's Pizza & Pasta: (Pizza-Italian) 1284 Rutherford Road,
Marion NC 28752; 828-652-4777
Titan Pizza: (Pizza) 278 East
Court Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-3388
Coffeehouses
Crooked Door Coffee
House: (Coffeehouse) 11 North Main Street, Marion NC
28752; 828-652-6216
Dutchy Deb's Doughnuts & Coffee Bar:
(Coffeehouse) 242 North Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-6172
Accommodations
Bed & Breakfasts
Barn House Inn: (B&B) 11611 Montford Cove Road, Marion NC 28752;
866-690-9182
Robardajen Woods Bed and Breakfast: (B&B) 5640 Robardajen Woods, Nebo NC 28761; 828-584-3191
The Inn at Blue Ridge: (B&B) 17677 Highway 221 North, Marion NC
28752; 866-756-7001
Motels
Budget Inn:
(Motel) 1814 North Main Street, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-7276
Comfort Inn: (Motel) 178 Highway 70 West, Marion NC 28752;
877-424-6423
Days Inn: (Motel) 4248 US 221 South, Marion NC 28752;
828-659-2567
Hampton Inn: (Motel) 3560 US 221 South, Marion NC 28752,
800-426-7866
Sportsman Inn: (Motel) 40 US 221
North, Marion NC 28752, 828-659-7525
Super 8 Motel: (Motel) 4281 US 221 South, Marion NC 28752;
828-659-7940
Cabins, Cottages & Chalets
The Cottages at Spring Farm House: (Cottages-Eco Retreat) 219
Haynes Road, Marion NC 28752; 877-738-9798
Campgrounds
Buck Creek Campground: (Campground) 2576 Tom's Creek Road,
Marion NC 28752; 828-724-4888
Lake James State Park: (Campground) 2785 NC Highway 126, Nebo NC
28761; 828-652-5047
Mountain Paradise Campground:
(Campground) 16823 US Highway 221 North, Marion NC 28752;
828-756-4085
Mountain Stream RV Park: (RV Campground) 6954 Buck Creek Road,
Marion NC 28752; 877-724-9013
The Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine Campground, 251 Lucky Strike
Lane, Marion NC 28752; 828-738-4893
Tom Johnson RV Campground: (RV Campground) Tom Johnson Camping
Center, 1885 US Highway 70 West, Marion NC 28752; 800-225-7802
Triple C Campground:
(Campground) 6621 Buck Creek Road, Marion NC 28752; 888-724-2520
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp-Resort:
(RV Campground) 1210 Deacon Drive, Marion NC 28752; 828-652-7208
Rental Agencies
Hidden Lake Property Management: (Rentals) 226 Hidden Lake
Parkway, Nebo NC 28761; 828-460-8252
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