The Pioneer Daughters of Williamson County was organized on October 24, 1935. The primary requirements of the organization were that the applicant be a female who has a pioneer ancestor that arrived in the county before 1840. Continue reading
Category Archives: County
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
A brochure reflecting the architectural style and history of several of Marion’s homes, business and civic buildings. This brochure was created at the College of Technical Careers, Quigley Computer Graphics Laboratory, Southern Illinois University. Funding was provided by the Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, Williamson County Tourism Council, City of Mairon, Illinois.