This lot at 812 N. Market St. first became available for development when Joab Goodall subdivided his 300 acre farm that sat just on the north side of the Illinois Central tracks in 1894 and became part of Joab Goodall’s First Addition to Marion. Continue reading
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519 S. Market ca 1980
One of many Marion homes which have been preserved along historic structural lines but modernized to accommodate today’s living requirements is the home of Attorney and Mrs. Gordon Lambert, 519 South Market Street. Continue reading
201 W. College St. 1875-2005
This home was built around 1875 for Hartwell Hendrickson and his wife Nannie Hendrickson, the first girl born in Marion. Hartwell died in 1899 and Nannie continued to live there until her death which I suspect as being around 1910. The home, which was originally red brick, is a good example of Greek Revival Architecture. Continue reading
Nannie Hendrickson 1904
This lady has the distinction of being the first girl born in Marion, Illinois,where she resided till her death. Nannie Allen was the daughter of Willis Allen. She was born October 6, 1843 and was twice a widow. She married J. Monroe Goddard January 6, 1843 by which she had three children Mrs. H.C. Purdy, Mrs. D.F. Kiser and Mrs. D.G. Fitzgerald. Continue reading