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Marion County is an ideal setting for your business to thrive. It is centrally located with an abundant labor force, workforce training incentives and tax credits. This area also enjoys a mild four season climate and a favorable cost of living.

Marion County is located in northeast South Carolina, and encompasses 489 square miles, with easy access to both Interstate 95 and Interstate 20.

  • It is 22 miles east of Florence, 48 miles northwest of Myrtle Beach, and is served by U.S. 76, U.S. 501, I-20, I-95, and three state highways.
  • This strategic location, with its infrastructure, offers global access with room to grow- the population density of the County averages 72.5 persons per square mile, while the average for the state of South Carolina is 133.2 persons (2000 data.)

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Regional Infrastructure:

  • Nearest Interstate: I-95, 13.6 miles.
  • Nearest International Airport: Myrtle Beach, 45 miles.
  • Nearest Commercial Airport: Florence Regional, 18.5 miles.
  • Nearest Civil Airport: Marion Co., 3.8 miles.

Nearest Deep-Water Port Access:

  • Port of Charleston, 108 miles. (2 hours)
  • Port of Wilmington, 94 miles (2 hours)
  • Port of Savannah, 210 miles (4 hours)

Foreign Trade Zones:

  • Zone #21 is located 12 miles from the Port of Charleston, two miles off Interstate 26.
  • Trade Zone #17 is also located nearby in Columbia.

Marion County Economic Development Commission · 115 Guyton Road · Marion, SC · 29571 · 843-423-8235

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