Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Marion, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Marion and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Marion
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Marion:
- 37.730789, -88.932615
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Marion
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Williamson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Williamson County
- Since Marion is near Johnson County and also Franklin County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Johnson County
- eBird sighting report for Franklin County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Marion ...
We found 51 communities that share the name Marion.
There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Marion.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 50 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Garfield County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Marion [Garfield County].
- Gunnison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Marion [Gunnison County].
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Fayette County
- This Marion is located in Fayette County and lies 389 miles [626 km]<1> to the southeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Marion.
- Gilmer County
- This Marion is located in Gilmer County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km] to the southeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gilmer County community of Marion.
- Lowndes County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Marion [Lowndes County].
- Twiggs County
- This Marion is located in Twiggs County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km] to the southeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Twiggs County community of Marion.
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Grant County
- This Marion is located in Grant County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Marion.
- Shelby County
- This Marion is located in Shelby County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km] to the northeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Marion.
- Sullivan County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Marion [Sullivan County].
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Oakland County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Marion [Oakland County].
- Osceola County
- This Marion is located in Osceola County and lies 482 miles [775.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Osceola County community of Marion.
- Otsego County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Marion [Otsego County].
- Sanilac County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Marion [Sanilac County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Hancock County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Hancock County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Marion.
- Marion County
- This Marion is located in Marion County and lies 368 miles [592.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Marion.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Marion [Allegheny County].
- Franklin County
- This Marion is located in Franklin County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Marion.
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Claiborne County
- This Marion is located in Claiborne County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne County community of Marion.
- Montgomery County
- This Marion is located in Montgomery County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km] to the southeast of the Marion that is located in Williamson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Marion.
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Marion ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Carterville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carterville
- Carterville is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,834 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carterville <4>
- Chittyville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chittyville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chittyville
- Chittyville is located in Williamson County
- Crab Orchard
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crab Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crab Orchard
- Crab Orchard is located in Williamson County
- Crainville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crainville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crainville
- Crainville is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,419 people
- Dog Walk
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Eden Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Egypt Shores
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Shores
- Egypt Shores is located in Williamson County
- Energy
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Energy have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Energy
- Energy is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,086 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Energy <4>
- Jenkins
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north) - Continue List (6 more) ...
- Lake Crest
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Crest
- Lake Crest is located in Williamson County
- Paineville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paineville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paineville
- Paineville is located in Williamson County
- Shakerag
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Spillertown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spillertown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spillertown
- Spillertown is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 197 people
- Sunnyside
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest) - Sunset Harbor
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Harbor
- Sunset Harbor is located in Williamson County
- Lake Crest
How Far From Marion to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Marion to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Marion and extending to:
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 146 miles [235 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Marion to Springfield, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 649 miles [1,044.5 km] to the east (E). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 37 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,433 miles [10,352.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,162 miles [11,526.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,040 miles [8,111.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Marion. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Marion) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Marion. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.7308, Longitude: -88.9326 |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Marion could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Marion, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Marion to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 315.215 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.645 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.27 degrees. |