Marion Square (Charleston)
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Marion Square is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, spanning 10 acres.[1] Formally the Citadel Green, it was changed to Marion Square, in honor of Francis Marion, after The Citadel moved to Charleston's Westside.
The square is bounded by Meeting Street, Calhoun Street, and King Street. Marion Square is situated directly across from the historic Citadel Square Baptist Church, and the South Carolina State Arsenal (Old Citadel). The space is a favorite place for College of Charleston students because of its proximity to campus.
The Square is the home to many monuments, including a holocaust memorial and a statue of John C. Calhoun atop a giant pillar. During the summer the square is also the home to a farmers market on Saturdays and various festivals such as the Food and Wine Festival and the renowned Spoleto Arts Festival.
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- ^ Marion Square. National Park Service.
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