The county was organized in 1826 and named for Gen. Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox", who served in the American Revolutionary War; the area was known as the "Two Rivers Country" before organization.
The county was organized in 1826. The county was named for Gen. Francis Marion ". Gen. Francis Marion was the" Swamp Fox. The "Swamp Fox" served in the American Revolutionary War. The area was known as the "Two Rivers Country" before organization.