marion
marion — biographical name
1. Francis Marion (c. 1732–1795), a general in the American Revolutionary War nickn
Francis Marion (c. 1732–1795), a general in the American Revolutionary War nicknamed 'the Swamp Fox,' famous for leading small, fast-moving bands of soldiers in surprise raids against British forces in the lowland wetlands of South Carolina.
Francis Marion led 250 soldiers through the swamp to attack a British camp at dawn.
The British sent 700 men to capture Marion, but he vanished into the flooded forest.
escaping capture through swamp terrain
Marion's men waded through the dark swamp at midnight and surprised a British patrol near the river.
guerrilla raid from swamp at night
A statue of Francis Marion in South Carolina honors her role in the Revolution.
Usage Note
Francis Marion is a well-known figure in American history, especially in South Carolina. His nickname 'Swamp Fox' refers to his ability to evade capture in wetland terrain.
marion — geographical name
1. A community in Grant County, north central Indiana, home to about 30,000 residen
A community in Grant County, north central Indiana, home to about 30,000 residents.
Nikos drove eight hours from Chicago to visit his grandmother in Marion, Indiana, for Thanksgiving.
The Marion Public Library offers free English classes every Tuesday evening for new immigrants.
public library services for newcomers
Amelia found a job at the hospital in Marion right after finishing nursing school.
A new solar farm near Marion, Indiana, now powers over 2,000 homes in Grant County.
Usage Note
Marion, Indiana, is about 70 miles north of Indianapolis and is known as the 'Christmas Tree Capital of the World' in some promotional materials.
2. A Linn County, Iowa, community of roughly 35,000, lying just outside Cedar Rapid
A Linn County, Iowa, community of roughly 35,000, lying just outside Cedar Rapids.
Ilan's family moved to Marion, Iowa, for the strong music programs at its schools.
The farmers' market in Marion, Iowa, opens every Saturday from May through October.
Christopher biked from Cedar Rapids to Marion on a trail connecting the two cities.
connected to nearby city by bike trail
Nala took a summer job at a Marion, Iowa, bookstore while staying with her aunt.
Usage Note
Marion, Iowa, is a suburb of Cedar Rapids and is one of the fastest-growing cities in Linn County.
3. A city in central Ohio, north of Columbus, with around 37,000 inhabitants.
A city in central Ohio, north of Columbus, with around 37,000 inhabitants.
Sirin took a bus from downtown Columbus to Marion, Ohio, for a weekend hiking trip.
Marion, Ohio, hosts an annual Popcorn Festival in September to celebrate the city's popcorn history.
annual festival celebrating local industry
Ohio's Marion Palace Theatre, built in 1928, still shows movies and live shows.
Christopher drove from Cleveland to Marion, Ohio, to visit the Harding presidential museum.
Usage Note
Marion, Ohio, was the hometown of Warren G. Harding, the 29th president of the United States, and is sometimes called 'Harding's Hometown.'
Etymology
The name Marion is a French surname derived from Marion, a medieval diminutive of Marie (Mary in English). The place names in the United States were mostly named after Francis Marion, the Revolutionary War general.