Marion County is located in northern Arkansas near Missouri state line with a population estimated at 16,500 people living within its 554 square mile boundaries. Yellville serves as the county seat for this largely rural agricultural town where most economic activity comes from timber production alongside few other products like poultry specialties or vegetables. Great attractions like Bull Shoals Lake provides plenty to do for tourists. This county was formed before it became part of the state itself in 1836 when it was carved out from parts of Izard Franklin Searcy Cherokee counties - being named after General Francis Marion who had served during the American Revolutionary War period providing valuable insight into military are operations which continue shape US history today even now.