Marion, VA

united states

Marion is a small mountain town in southwestern Virginia that serves as Smyth County's seat. Located along Interstate 81 about 45 minutes from Bristol, it sits in an Appalachian valley surrounded by forested hills. The town connects to scenic Route 16 leading south to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, making it a gateway for outdoor recreation. Marion's historic courthouse square features Virginia's oldest continuously operating county courthouse, still conducting business in its original 1832 building.