The town is named for American Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion. Landmarks include Smyth County, Battle of Marion and Marion Historic District (Marion, Virginia). Marion is the birthplace of Annie Jones, sideshow performer.
Marion, Virginia gifts and souvenirs: 36 designs made from Marion's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $99. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Marion Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Marion Landmarks Photo Poster | from $40 |
| Marion Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Marion Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Marion Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Marion Town Line Mug | from $26 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Nine local landmarks, archival matte
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
Six local landmarks as instant photos on kraft paper
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
Six local landmarks as instant photos, soft fleece 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
Population 2010: 5,968 → 2020: 5,751
From Wikidata (CC0).
Marion College, a two-year Lutheran women's college, operated from 1873 to 1967. Marion Hall, constructed in 1968 and named in honor of Francis Marion, is a residence hall at Roanoke College.
Marion is the birthplace of the soft drink Mountain Dew. Although Mountain Dew was first marketed under that name in Knoxville, TN, the original soft drink's formula changed drastically from Knoxville's formula to the syrup mixture that constitutes today's drink, which is Marion's version. In 1961, the rights to Mountain Dew were purchased by the Marion-based Tip Corporation. The Mountain Dew flavor was reworked by Marion resident William H. "Bill" Jones. Due to the success of the revised formulation, the Pepsi Corporation purchased the Tip Corporation in 1964. Marion hosted the Mountain Dew Festival for more than 50 years. As of 2026 plans for the implementation of a Mountain Dew Museum to be located in Marion’s downtown area are in the early stages of development.
Back of the Dragon, a segment of SR16 popular among motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts for its sharp turns and scenic overlooks, begins in Marion, Virginia.
Marion's Park Place Drive-In Theatre, originally constructed in 1954, was named the 6th best drive-in theatre in the United States by USA Today in May 2025.
R. T. Greer and Company, Henderson Building, Hotel Lincoln, Hungry Mother State Park Historic District, Lincoln Theatre, Marion Historic District, Marion Male Academy, Norfolk & Western Railway Depot, Preston House, and the Abijah Thomas House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Marion, Virginia, revision 1373579454 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Marion sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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10 free coloring pages of Marion, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Marion's population was 5,751 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 5,968 in 2010.
Lincoln Theatre
Smyth County
Battle of Marion
Marion Historic District (Marion, Virginia)