MARION CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

MARION, KS

Marion, Kansas Marion is a small town in southeastern Kansas.

It is the county seat of Marion County.

The town had a population of 1,922 in the 2020 census.

This is the Carpenter Home, one of Judy's ancestors. — Marion, Kansas Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Marion City Historical Museum is a small but fascinating museum located in Marion, Kansas. The museum showcases the history of the town and the surrounding area, dating back to the early 1800s. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, which include artifacts and memorabilia from the region's early settlers, as well as displays on local industry, agriculture, and transportation.

One of the museum's most popular exhibits is a replica of a 19th-century general store, complete with authentic merchandise and furnishings. There is also a display dedicated to the Santa Fe Trail, which passed through the area in the mid-1800s. Other exhibits highlight the town's military history, including a collection of Civil War artifacts and memorabilia from local veterans.

The Marion City Historical Museum is housed in a beautiful Victorian-era building, which itself is a piece of local history. Originally built in 1887 as a residence, the building served as a hospital during World War I before being converted into a museum in the 1960s.

Overall, the Marion City Historical Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of the region. With its fascinating exhibits, knowledgeable staff, and beautiful setting, it offers a unique glimpse into the past of Marion, Kansas, and the surrounding area.

MARION CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MARION KS. US MID #8402000043

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Marion, Kansas Marion is a small town in southeastern Kansas.

It is the county seat of Marion County. The county courthouse was built in 1906.

The town had a population of 1,922 in the 2020 census.

1961 Kansas Centennial Placemat When driving to Nebraska from Texas in 1961 to visit my Swedish maternal grandmother, we stopped for a meal in Florence, Kansas.

This is the Kansas Centennial placemat I saved as a souvenir from the Town and Country Cafe.

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U.S. Route 50 Hillsboro Kansas U.S. Route 50 is a &quot;non-Interstate&quot; U.S. Highway that crosses the U.S. from California (West Sacramento) to Maryland (Ocean City). It crosses many deserts, great cities, and many small towns. The stretch in Nevada is known as &quot;The Loneliest Road in America&quot; after a July 1986 Life magazine article. Many points of interest are on or very near US 50.

Contact MARION CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

telephone: 6203829134

MARION CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
501 E MAIN ST
MARION
KS
66861

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MID #	8402000043
Name	MARION CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	38.348136, -97.018207
CODES	FIPS State Code: 20 FIPS County Code: 115 US Census Tract: 489700 US Census Block: 3228