Marion Attractions

The Harding Memorial in Marion is the final resting place of President Warren G Harding and Florence Kling Harding. The white marble structure was completed in 1927 and is circular with many surrounding columns. President Harding was the 29th President of the United States and his tomb is the last of the elaborate memorials dedicated to deceased Presidents.

The Huber Museum in Marion focuses on heavy equipment and the Huber Manufacturing Company. The collection includes an old time Steam Engine, a 1923 Cross-motor gas tractor, and other antique farm equipment.

The museum chronicles the area's history including the Harding Presidential Room, with exhibits about former U.S. President Warren Harding.

Harding Home, located in Marion, was the residence of Warren G. and Florence Kling DeWolfe Harding for 30 years prior to Harding's election to the U.S. Presidency. Here visitors will find displays detailing the life and times of this president famous for his "front porch" campaign. The home was built in 1891 and wonderfully restored. The library next door was restored in 2005 to its original glory and is a very pleasant spot to linger.

The adjacent Press House is a small cottage that was constructed in 1920 as office space for the newspaper reporters covering the Harding campaign. It now serves as a museum and gift shop.

Harding Tomb, located just 1 1/2 miles from their home, is the Hardings final resting place.

The Stengel True Museum in Marion features weapons collections from Colonial times to the Civil War. In addition to the military items the museum also carries various other antique pieces including lighting fixtures and Indian artifacts.

The Veterans Memorial Park in Marion is a quiet place to reflect on the heroes of America. A pleasant green space with nice flowers and historical plaques, the Veterans Memorial Park reminds us all of the ultimate sacrifice some members of the community made in the interests of their country.

Feel like a snack? Well the Wyandot Popcorn Museum in Marion is just the place for you! Here you will find the world's largest collection of popcorn making machines. The smell of fresh popped popcorn is overwhelming as are the many beautifully restored popping machines. The museum has been open and popping corn since 1982. Each year the Wyandot Popcorn Museum hosts the Marion popcorn festival, be sure to check if its happening when you are in town.