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Marion, the closest town to Lake James, is a friendly progressive city of about 5,500 people that was founded in the mid-1800s. Recently selected as a "Main Street" city by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Marion has small town charm with festivals, downtown entertainment and several quaint shops.
About 20 minutes from Morganton, 35-45 minutes from Ashville and an hour and a half from Charlotte, Marion is located just north of Interstate 40, and is a gateway between the mountain and piedmont regions of North Carolina.
Marion is the seat of McDowell County, a county of about 45,000 residents. Major regional amenities, including a medical center and a private airfield are located here.
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