There are many sites within Marion Cemetery that make it a popular tourist destination. Even from outside the cemetery gates, one can clearly see the breathtaking Marion County World War II Memorial, which was officially opened during a Memorial Day ceremony in 2001. The memorial, comprised of 8-foot high walls with a 13-foot centerpiece, is one of the largest in the US and features the names of the almost 6000 Marion County residents who lost their lives in WW II.