Marion is the city in the
center of this scenic and important region. It is the seat
of Williamson
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County, situated
at the junction of I-57 and State Hwys 13 & 37, a few
miles north of the junction of I-57 & I-24. The region surrounding
Marion Illinois is a recreational playground filled with many historic
and scenic places.
Marion is on
the northern edge of Shawnee National Forest, a huge expanse of tall
trees and unique attractions that covers much of the 60-mile-deep tip
of southern Illinois.
Giant City
State Park is a 3,694-acre natural park with massive stone structures
created by nature, abundant plants, wildflowers, flowering trees and
unique rock formations.
Rend Lake is
the gem of Franklin County to the north of Marion. It contains 19,000
water acres and surrounding 21,000 acres of public land, with
attractions that bring over two million visitors to the area each
year.
You are invited to share
in the beauty and excitement of life in this wonderful area of
southern Illinois. You'll be very glad you did!
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