Marion County, Oregon

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Marion County is a county located in the state of Oregon. The county was originally named the Champooick District, after Champoeg, a meeting place on the Willamette River. On September 3, 1849, the territorial legislature renamed the county for Francis Marion, a general in the American Revolutionary War. As of 2000, the population is 284,834. The county seat is Salem

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County - State - Oregon - County was originally named - Champoeg - Willamette River - September 3 - 1849 - Francis Marion - American Revolutionary War - As of 2000 - Salem

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