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Marion, NY Hometown Page


Welcome to Marion

The Town of Marion is an important part of Wayne County history, and today proudly celebrates its heritage.

Settled long before its April 1826 birthdate, Marion is named for American Revolution General Francis Marion. Early settlers, many from Rhode Island, built homes from the wood they cleared from the land. And when the land was cleared and settled, it became apparent that it was rich and could produce many fine agricultural crops. Agriculture remains an important part of Marion's economy, and Seneca Foods is the major manufacturing employer in t he town.

Marion history lives on in the Marion Historic Rooms, just over the library. Town Historian Carolyn Adriaansen gives many presentations around the county, often dressed in full Dutch costume. Her focus may be on food (Reuzel Bollen); it might be genealogy; it might even be outhouses!

Every parade watcher in the region knows the Marion Redcaps when they step out. And the town's Pioneer Gas Engine Reunion each July draws people from all over the state. There is a Town Festival in the Park each August; and an Annual Antique Car Show & Flea Market. Come October, residents get ready for the Harvest Festival, and in November, there is still a traditional Election Night Dinner.

Although 2000 figures aren't in yet, the U.S. Census of 1990 showed Marion's population at 4,901 - a 76 percent increase from the 1960 Census. The current tax roll finds 1,448 residential parcels.

In 1995, the average sale price of a home was $88,421; and the 2000 tax roll finds an average residential assessment set at $83,288.

The town is governed by a Supervisor and four-member Council. It is served by a volunteer fire department and is the site of a Wayne County Sheriff's Department substation.

A quiet rural life is what you'll find in Marion - where people celebrate their heritage and enjoy the simple life.

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