The following is a list of the Grand Knights of the Marion Knights of Columbus from charter to date: Continue reading
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According to the Knights of Columbus website, “When a man joins the Knights of Columbus, he has the opportunity to grow in his faith through its many programs and resources and through charitable service to his neighbor. Continue reading
601 E. Thorn St.
On December 10,1906 James A. Rose, Secretary of State of Illinois certified the organization of “Thorne Place Club” as a legally organized corporation of the State of Illinois. Hosea V. Ferrell, Leon A. Colp, and Paul R. Colp transferred Lots 1 and 2 Block 7 Thorne Place to the Thorne Place Club on January 1, 1907. Continue reading
Old newspaper files reveal the activity of local labor unions in matters of public concern such as a night school once organized In Marion for immigrants who were deficient in the language of their new country. Continue reading
Pioneer Daughters honored 1981
The October 1981 meeting of the Williamson County Historical Society honored the Pioneer Daughters of Williamson County, forerunners of the present society. The organization originated in approximately 1935. Pearl Roberts, president gave a resume of the beginnings and included a history of the Pioneer Sons of Williamson County. Continue reading