Welcome to Marion, Ohio, the home of Ohio State University among other great institutions developed by the great residents of this great city! As you can see, Marion, Ohio is grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!

Marion is located in North Central Ohio, 45 miles north of the capital city of Columbus. The city of Marion has a population of 38,611; 66,217 are in Marion County.

Marion is a progressive city that enjoys exceptional benefits in terms of transportation, convenience and proximity to markets. Marion County is situated in North Central Ohio's rich agricultural area. The majority of the United States' eastern, northern and mid-western metropolitan markets are within easy reach. Approximately two-thirds of the U.S. and Canadian markets are within a day's truck drive from Marion.

Agriculture and diversified industries form the economic base of the area. Approximately 80 percent of Marion County's land area is devoted to farming with corn, soybeans, hogs and dairy cattle the principal products.

As the home of President Warren Harding and his wife, Florence, Marion is rich in history. Much of it has been captured at Heritage Hall and the Marion Popcorn Museum. Marion's city and county governments work together with the community's economic development organization, CAN DO! Here, in Marion and Marion County, you will feel welcomed both as an individual and as a corporate citizen.