James D. McCown came with his parents from Robinson County, Tennessee in the late 1830’s to Williamson County. He was born on February 7, 1824 and followed his father’s trade of farming like most in those days. Continue reading
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1918 East Marion Map
This is a map of East Marion which extends from two blocks west of the Square to the eastern edge of the city limits in 1918. Continue reading
1918 West Marion Map
This is a map of West Marion which extends from one block west of the Square to the western edge of the city limits in 1918. Continue reading
1876 Williamson County Map
This is a map of Williamson County in 1876. Note that Eight Mile township in 1875 used to occupy Township Township 8, Range 1 but has now dropped into the Township 9, Range 1 slot occupied today by Carterville township. In its place, on this map, is the Western Township sitting in the Township 8, Range 1 slot. The other townships appear to have remained in their respective positions as in 1875.
1875 Williamson County Map
This is an 1875 map of Williamson County. It illustrates some of the changes that has occured to township precincts as the population has sorted itself out over time. Continue reading