A story that began in 1976 has come full circle and resulted in a new Marion City Flag flying over the Tower Square.
In 1976, Mary Lou Roberts won a contest sponsored by the Marion Chamber of Commerce to design a flag for the City of Marion. Her design, with the addition of a sketch of the clock tower done by Pauline Stearns, became the official flag for the city. Continue reading
According to turn of the century Marion resident and G.A.R. member and officer George W. Young in 1904, “There was also organized a Post at Union Grove Church and one at Marion in September and October, 1866, but the names and numbers have not been preserved.” Continue reading
National History and Formation
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, US Navy, Marines and Revenue Cutter Service who served in the American Civil War. Continue reading
Mayor Robert Butler, guest of the Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting Tuesday, said he did not seek city office to preside over the demise of Marion. Continue reading
Marion Elks have reason to celebrate. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Marion Lodge #800 has reached its 100th anniversary. Continue reading
