Marion Square is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, spanning ten acres. The square was established as a parade ground for the state arsenal under construction on the square's north side. It is best known as the former Citadel Green because The Citadel occupied the arsenal from 1843 until 1922 when the Citadel moved to the city's we…
Marion Square is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, spanning ten acres. The square was established as a parade ground for the state arsenal under construction on the square's north side. It is best known as the former Citadel Green because The Citadel occupied the arsenal from 1843 until 1922 when the Citadel moved to the city's west side. Marion Square was named in honor of Francis Marion.