Marionâs Historic District continues to grow, with more revitalization likely on the way Work continues to revitalize Marion's Historic District By Cameron Crowe | April 8, 2021 at 8:11 PM EDT - Updated April 8 at 8:11 PM MARION, S.C. (WMBF) - Marion is one of several Pee Dee cities given new life in recent years. Stephanie Rizzo, Executive Director of the Historic Marion Revitalization Association, said they saw what neighboring cities were doing and decided to bring those ideas to Downtown Marion. âSuch as Hartsville, they had a sign and paint grant and we said we really liked that, and they were very willing to share their ideas,â Rizzo said.