The Bainbridge family has clearly been resident in the Marion area from before the turn of the century. They were early merchants and landowners. Continue reading
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Coffin maker, Marion
A coffin making business was located here in Marion. To date the location is still unknown. This photo is thought to be from around 1890.
(Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society)
Hampton’s Tobacco Barn
“The raising of tobacco in Williamson County was vividly described to a representative of the Marion Daily Republican by Robert T. “Doc” Hampton who lives near the Herrin “Y”, between Herrin and Marion. Continue reading
Original Marion Jaycees ca 1953
Photo taken in 1952 or 1953 showing four members of the original Jaycee chapter on a membership drive (what else?). Shown left to right are Harry Beneke, Gilbert Harlan, Bob Blankenship, Don Harris and Jack Stephens. The photo was taken in front of the old City Hall in the NE corner of the square.
(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)