Marion, Illinois
Marion: city in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States
About
Marion is a city located in the county of Williamson in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Marion
| Population | 17,803 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Williamson County |
| Different from | Marion County |
| Postal code | 62959 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 43.23 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7306,-88.9331 |
| Altitude | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Capital city | Marion is capital of Williamson County |
| Establishment | August 21, 1839 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:11:56 (13th April 2026) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Marion is located at 37°43'50"N 88°55'59"W (37.7306100, -88.9331300).
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Weather
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 17 mph SSW
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People born in Marion (17)
People born in Marion, including baseball player Ray Fosse, baseball player Babe Borton, Exploration Geologist Conrad Allen, .
More notable people
- Dolph Stanley (American football and basketball coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 23/01/1905
- Edward E. Denison (American politician) he was born in 28/08/1873
- George Evan Howell (American politician) he was born in 21/09/1905
- Martin K. Davis (Union Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 12/03/1843
- Matthew F. Kennelly (American judge) he was born in 06/10/1956
- Phillip McGilton (American racing driver) he was born in 06/10/1978
- Richard G. Wilson (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1931-1950)) he was born in 19/08/1931
- Robert L. Butler (American mayor) he was born in 23/01/1927
- Cory Bailey (American baseball player) he was born in 24/01/1971
- Erich Wilbrecht (American biathlete) he was born in 01/01/1961
- Bob Casey (Jazz musician) he was born in 11/02/1909
- Robert Duncan (American World War II flying ace) he was born in 20/12/1920
- Evelyn J. Rex (American academic) she was born in 31/03/1923
- Cody Renee Cameron (American actress, model, singer and stunt performer) she was born in 02/12/1988
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Marion, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146205 | John A Logan College | Carterville (IL) | 62918-2500 |
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
| 148256 | Rend Lake College | Ina (IL) | 62846 |
| 148821 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin (IL) | 62992 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Marion, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Marion.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Post Office | Marion (IL) | 62959 |
| Marion Center Post Office | Marion (IL) | 62959 |
| Pittsburg Post Office | Pittsburg (IL) | 62974 |
| Energy Post Office | Energy (IL) | 62933 |
| Johnston City Post Office | Johnston City (IL) | 62951 |
Other places with the same name (24)
- Marion, Iowa The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. with a population of 40,780 people.
- Marion, Ohio county seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States with a population of 35,516 people.
- Marion, Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 27,674 people.
- Marion, Illinois city in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States with a population of 17,417 people.
- Marion, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 12,290 people.
- Marion, North Carolina city in McDowell County, North Carolina, U. with a population of 7,937 people.
- Marion, South Carolina city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States with a population of 6,200 people.
- Marion, Virginia town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States with a population of 5,555 people.
- Marion, Massachusetts town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 5,189 people.
- Marion, New York city in New York, United States with a population of 4,533 people.
- Marion, Minnesota township in Olmsted County, Minnesota with a population of 3,774 people.
- Marion, Alabama county seat of Perry County, Alabama with a population of 3,049 people.
- Marion, Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 2,850 people.
- Marion, Missouri human settlement in United States of America with a population of 2,164 people.
- Marion, Wisconsin city in Shawano and Waupaca counties in the U. with a population of 2,052 people.
- Marion, Kansas city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States with a population of 1,739 people.
- Marion, Mississippi suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi with a population of 1,482 people.
- Marion, Texas a city in the US state of Texas, situated in Guadalupe County. with a population of 1,281 people.
- Marion, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,269 people.
- Marion, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 780 people.
- Marion, Louisiana town in Louisiana, United States with a population of 740 people.
- Marion, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 193 people.
- Marion, Nebraska human settlement in Nebraska, United States with a population of 146 people.
- Marion, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 130 people.
Other cities in Williamson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williamson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Herrin | 12,625 | City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States |
| Crestwood | 10,604 | Village in United States of America |
| Carterville | 5,834 | City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States |
| Johnston City | 3,389 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,215 | Village in Illinois |
| Cambria | 1,648 | Village in the United States |
| Crainville | 1,419 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Energy | 1,086 | Village in Illinois |
| Hurst | 780 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Bainbridge | 569 | Township in Schuyler County, Illinois |
| Creal Springs | 521 | Township in Williamson County, Illinois |
| Freeman Spur | 276 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bush | 263 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Colp | 208 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Spillertown | 197 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Marion distances to largest Illinois cities