An incorporated village in Marion County, twelve miles west of Palmyra, — which is its shipping and banking point. It was laid out in December, 1835, by William Muldrow. It has two churches, a public school and fourteen business houses, including stores and shops. Population in 1899 (estimated), 240. In 1861 Philadelphia proved to be the … Read more
Marion City —- In April, 1836, a town was laid out on the river bank about six miles above Hannibal, in Marion County, and called Marion City. Within a year it had a population of 300 people, contained thirty houses, two large steam sawmills, and was important as a river shipping point. Dikes were built … Read more
The following is an extraction of the 1830 federal census for Marion County Missouri. We have provided the surname, given, and page number that the person was enumerated on. The search allows you to search any column, so if you cannot find your ancestor by their surname, and you are certain they were in Marion … Read more