MARION COUNTY
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map of Alabama counties with Marion County highlighted Marion County was created by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly on 1818 Feb. 13. It is located in the northwestern part of the state, bounded on the west by the State of Mississippi. It encompasses 743 square miles. The county was named for General Francis Marion of South Carolina. The county seat was established in Hamilton in 1820. Other significant towns include Winfield, Brilliant and Hackleburg.

Authorities:
Owen, Thomas McAdory. History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1921.
Toulmin's Digest, 1823.

Links:
Marion County website

Search for Marion County records at ADAHSearch for Marion County newspapers on microfilm
ALGenWeb: Marion County Marion County Historical and Genealogical Societies
USGenWeb Archives Project: Marion CountyTracking Your Roots: Marion County
Some Marion County cemeteriesMap Stats: Marion County

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Updated: April 10, 2008
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