Yearly Archives: 2012
Original Marion Survey 1839
Marion was located and name August 20, 1839 by three commissioners from nearby counties appointed by the legislature. Continue reading
The first Williamson County Jail was a log house built by Squire Howell and was purchased on January 8, 1840. Continue reading
On October 7, 1839, the county court held its first meeting at the home of William and Bethany Benson, which served as a hotel as well as a courthouse. Continue reading
