Marion, AR
Music connected to Marion
About Marion
- • Blues musician Frank Stokes, a key figure in early blues, was born near Marion.
- • The Marion Patriots football program has produced several college and NFL players.
- • Its strategic location along the Mississippi River and railroads fueled its growth.
- • Rumored tunnels exist beneath downtown, remnants of Prohibition-era activity.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 heavily impacted the town's development.
- • Named in 1836 for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, it was incorporated in 1851.
- • With around 13,000 residents, it's among Arkansas's fastest-growing cities.
- • At 223 feet above sea level, it's relatively flat, ideal for agriculture.
- • Agriculture and related industries are primary economic drivers in Marion.
- • Marion offers a blend of small-town charm and burgeoning suburban energy.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, a short drive away, consistently deliver exciting NBA action.
- • Marion High School's basketball team has a strong history of state championships.
Artists From Marion
Songs About Marion
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