Marion Train Station
Introduction
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This station was built to serve passengers along the Pennsylvania Railroad by John C. Horsey who named the station after his daughter Marion. With increased use, the name "Marion Station" stuck and soon the community became known as Marion. At the time, Marion was the largest strawberry producing area in the world. Several nearby historic buildings have also been restored
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The train station in 2013
Backstory and Context
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Marion Station is located among many restored buildings including a hardware store, movie house, grocery store, Blacksmith shop, pharmacy, and school.
Cite This Entry
Finch, Elizabeth and Clio Admin. "Marion Train Station." Clio: Your Guide to History. February 12, 2019. Accessed March 29, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/8706
Sources
Basic Information:
http://www.lowershore.net/towns/marion.htm
Railroad Museum:
http://www.trainweb.com/marionstation/