About an hour drive (50 miles) north of Wichita KS, connected by US Hwy 56 & 77 you will find Marion KS, “Best Place I've Seen' to live, learn, work, visit, play, and retire."

Marion KS, the county seat of Marion County was named after the Revolutionary War General Francis Marion called the “The Swamp Fox” by the British for disrupting their plans with his outstanding guerilla warfare tactics from his base in the swamps of South Carolina. Marion’s first settlers arrived in 1860 setting up camp at the location of the present Central Park. In the 1880's the town was dubbed "The Stone City" because of its many ornate limestone structures preserved and still functional today.

Marion KS, is a great place to live, raise a family or retire. Beautiful old homes with early American charm as well as modern dwellings, good schools, excellent healthcare, recreation, an active community life, fine churches, and a low cost of living, Marion KS, has something for everyone!

Marion County Lake, what an awesome place for the day fisherman or the weekend camper! The lake is surrounded by open land perfect for pitching a tent or pulling your camper up right next to the water's edge. The lake also offers a swimming beach and a meeting hall. The lake office sells bait and tackle as well as food, snacks and drinks. After a long day of working those fish to the shore, you can even treat yourself to dinner at the Kingfisher Inn, which overlooks the lake.

Marion Reservoir ranks No. 1 in the state of Kansas for walleye fishing, according to KSPWC. In addition, hunting, hiking, camping, wind surfing, boating, swimming, surf bathing, bird watching and picnicking are available at one of the largest Corps of Engineers Lake in the center of Marion County. Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water, surrounded by another 6,000 acres of public lands.

If you're looking to "get away from it all", come to Marion KS, and its lake areas. Leave the crowds behind, browse the quaint shops downtown, and interact with the friendly merchants. The small town welcome is certain to make you feel "at home". Enjoy the natural beauty of the area's hills, lakes, streams, trees, and parks where some of the finest fishing and recreation activities take place. In Marion KS, you will discover a friendly, peaceful and inexpensive place to live, relax or raise a family.