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As the county board chairman, it’s a privilege to lead our board. My plan is to make the board more accessible and transparent moving forward. Using the talents and experience of our fellow board members with a committee driven operation will ultimately save the tax payers money.
Sincerely,
Steven Whritenour
Chairman
May 2026
June 2026
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Marion County was named for Revolutionary War General, Francis Marion – the “Swamp Fox”. Organized in 1823, the Marion county seat is the city of Salem. The county is located in the South-Central area of the state.
| County Population: | 36,382 |
| Land Area (Sq. Miles): | 576 |
| State Highway Mileage: | 152 |
| County Highway Mileage: | 235 |
| Township Highway Mileage: | 799 |
| Municipal Highway Mileage: | 225 |
| County Seat: | Salem |
| State House District(s): | 107 |
| State Senate District(s): | 54 |
| U.S. Congressional District(s): | 20 |