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Town of Marion

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Population: 775
Mayor:
Kenneth W. Franklin (D)
(318) 292-4485


Clerk:
Gail R. Durbin
(318) 292-4715
P. O. Box 216
Marion, LA 71260


Chief of Police:
Lee A Washington (D)




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Parish Info



Marion, one of the oldest towns in Union Parish, was settled by pioneers from Alabama, who named it after their old home county in that state. It was first incorporated on January 13, 1909.


Type of Government: Mayor / Bd. of Alderman (5) Lawrason Act
Police: 2 officers/3 patrol cars.
Fire Department: 12 volunteers/3 trucks
Fire Rating: 8 in city.
Health Care: See Farmerville
Recreation & Culture: Mayhaw Festival, Historic Homes


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