Marion, South Carolina

Marion is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, South Carolina. The population of the city is 6,939.
Marion 	South Carolina
Incorporated 	December 17, 1847
Motto 	"Where History and Hospitality Greets You"
County 	Marion
Population 	6,939
Elevation 	72 ft (22 m)
Mayor 	Garence Greer
City Guildmaster	Reno Cannon
ZIP code 	29571
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
73.50% Black or African American (5,100)
23.14% White (1,606)
3.36% Other (233)
32.4% (2,248) of Marion residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Marion has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 15 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 2.03 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Marion County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* During the Civil War, Marion County was spared damage from Sherman's troops due to the Big Pee Dee River being at flood stage. The troops were unable to cross the river. The county fully participated in the reconstruction and in 1876 there were Red Shirt organizations in every township.
* Marion hosts the South Carolina Fire Festival every year. Unlike the other one that was supposed to take place in the Bahamas, this one is not fraudulent, and honors the Fire-type Pokemon of South Carolina.
* Marion has a little bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, Marion County Airport, Walmart, Nintendo World, a little bit of fast food, a sports complex, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, a few hotels/motels, a bit of public battle fields, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Dusty Hill Golf Club, Food Lion, CVS, Rasta's Hut The Caribbean Escape, Cabanas Grill, IGA, Magnolias On Main, Huddle House, Goody's, Tractor Supply Co., T-Roy's, Marion Chinese, Ming Wah Japanese, Marion County Museum, electric showers, and a few other things.
Category:South Carolina Cities