Townships are the oldest form of government in Minnesota and continue to play a crucial role across the state still today. They are governed by a board of supervisors, who are elected by the residents of the township. They provide a variety of services to their residents including road maintenance. Source: Farm Horizons, April 2014

MARION township was organized in 1858. It received the name of its village, Marion, which was founded in 1855-6. Source: MINNESOTA GEOGRAPHIC NAMES Their Origin and Historic Significance. John Case served as the first chairman of supervisors, and E. F. Fry the first town clerk. Source: The History of Winona and Olmsted Counties, 1883

The 2023 Census Reporter reflects Marion Township with a population of 4,066. The township is 29.1 square miles, with over 40 miles of roads. Source: Censusreporter.org