The Court House and Post Office destroyed: About 3 o’clock on Sunday morning, the residence of Dr. T.D. Ferguson, known as the “Yost” property on the east side of S. Main St was discovered on fire by the family and … Continue reading
Marion Fire Engine #7 early 1960’s
Marion Fire Engine #7 in service in the early 1960’s sitting in front of the Fire Station at corner of N. Van Buren and West Union which is now in 2012 a parking lot. With small streets and a fire house designed for horse drawn wagons negotiating in and out of the small fire house was a challenge.
(Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society)
Jack Stephens and Yabe Edwards May 1955
Marion Police officer Jack Stephens (left) and Chief Charles Edwards (right) checking out the results of an illegal alcohol raid in May 1958. I really want to know the story behind this if anyone knows.
(Photo courtesy of Lloyd Stephens, son of Jack Stephens)
(Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society)
Old Marion Fire House
This is a photo of the old Marion Fire house that used to sit on the NE corner of N. Van Buren and West Union street just off the square. It was built in 1915 when the city had a team of horses and a wagon for fire prevention. The horses were housed in what later became the kitchen. Continue reading