Marion County


Marion County is named in honor of General Francis Marion of Revolutionary War fame. Originally known as the Champooick District, the Territorial Legislature approved the name change on Sept. 3, 1849. Our historical files and special collections include:

Buildings
District 1 (Champoeg - Butteville - Hubbard)
District 2 (French Prairie)
District 3 (Silverton Area - Scotts Mills)
District 4 (Howell Prairie - Macleay - Waldo Hills)
District 5 (Silver Creek)
District 6 (South Salem - Turner)
District 7 (Jefferson)
District 9 (North Santiam)

Business
Agriculture
Agriculture -- Canning
Banking
Cemeteries
Mining
Osborn Dry Goods

Cultural-Ethnic
Hispanic
Russian

Cultural-Organizations
Marion County Historical Society
Pomona Grange

Education
Chemeketa Community College
School District No. 22
School District No. 27

Government
Assessor
Buildings
Buildings -- Marion County Courthouse
Commissioners
Comprehensive plan 1972
Court
Fire District #1
Health Department
Law Enforcement
Parks
Publications
Transportation

Sports and Recreation
Chemeketans

Polk County

A portion of Salem is located in Polk County. The Marion County Historical Society keeps materials related to this area.

Politics
Polka Dotters



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