F.M. Westbrook Residence 1904
Built in 1890 by Francis M. Westbrook, a successful dry goods merchant. He lived in the house with his wife Paulina (Lafferty) and their children James W. (Willie), Willis F. and Daisy Bella till his death in 1910 and hers in 1912. Continue reading
Like a number of men from his era, it is likely that Francis Marion Westbrook was named after Francis Marion “the Swamp Fox” , hero of the Revolutionary War as was the city of Marion . Continue reading
Population of Marion, IL Continue reading
“The coming of the “hard” roads to Southern Illinois in the 1920’s, some called it “coming out of the mud” — was a mixed blessing. Continue reading
