Marion Station Ghost Town
Somerset County, Maryland38.0389, -75.7708
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 6.3 miCrisfield, MD
- Mild months
- Apr–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 10 ft2 m
Marion Station is a former settlement in Somerset County, Maryland, listed among the ghost towns of Maryland. It lies at about 10 feet above sea level.
On the map
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Marion Station. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Crisfield, MD, about 6.3 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Waldorf, MD, 74 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Tulls Corner1.9 mi southeast
- St. Mary's City37 mi west
- North Laurel38 mi north
- Sinepuxent39 mi northeast
- Woodland39 mi north
- Saint Johnstown54 mi north
- Owens Station55 mi north
- Banning55 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to November, judging by NOAA normals from Wallops Island Flight Fac. Snow is normal from December to February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Wallops Island Flight Fac station (USW00093739), 18 miles away. About 43.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Somerset County, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.03890, -75.77080 |
| Elevation | 10 ft (2 m) |
| Also known as | Marion Station, Maryland, Marion Station, MD |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6765374 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Marion Station ghost town?
In Somerset County, Maryland, at 38.0389, -75.7708. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Crisfield, MD, about 6.3 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Waldorf, MD, 74 miles away.
Can you visit Marion Station?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Marion Station?
Mild months here run April to November, judging by NOAA normals from Wallops Island Flight Fac. Snow is normal from December to February.
Are there other ghost towns near Marion Station?
Yes. Tulls Corner (1.9 mi), St. Mary's City (37 mi), North Laurel (38 mi), Sinepuxent (39 mi).
