Marion Alabama Map

About Marion, Alabama

Marion is a locality in Perry County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,886. The population density is 109.4 people per km². Marion is located at 32.6324°N, 87.3192°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36756.

Marion lies in the heart of Perry County, a place where the land unfolds in gentle, rolling hills, a verdant tapestry woven with the deep greens of pine and the lighter hues of oak. It lies 42.5 miles south-south-east of Tuscaloosa, AL (from Tuscaloosa, AL: bearing 160°T), and is situated 16.8 miles east-south-east of Greensboro. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of trees, spills onto fields of cotton and corn, illuminating the quiet persistence of agricultural life. The landscape itself seems to breathe a slow, steady rhythm, a quiet dignity that settles over the scattered farmsteads and the modest homes that dot the countryside. Marion carries the weight of its history with a quiet grace, a testament to the enduring spirit of the people who have called this place home. Founded in the early 19th century, it was once a hub for education and a center of commerce, its fortunes tied to the rich soil and the crops it yielded. The echoes of bygone eras can be felt in the stately, though sometimes faded, architecture that lines its streets, and in the stories whispered by its older residents. Today, the local economy still draws strength from the land, with agriculture remaining a vital thread in the community's fabric, supplemented by small businesses that serve the needs of its citizens. Marion's distinctive character is in its resilience, its deep roots in the soil, and the enduring sense of place that marks this corner of Alabama.

About This Marion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marion, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.632354, -87.319166. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Marion and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Marion includes the ZIP code (36756), telephone area code (334), county seat of Perry County (Marion), and school district assignment (Perry County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Marion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.