Milo Erwin, in his History of Williamson County, described George W. Goddard thusly, “George W. Goddard is a lawyer and politician of the old stripe and fashion—too honest for modern politics. Continue reading
Due to an upswell of support for the Southern cause in Williamson county in April of 1861 John A. Logan, George W. Goddard, John H. White and John M. Cunningham pledged their undying support to the cause of the Union. Continue reading
Marion City Resevoir ca 1953
This picture was taken by Carl Sorgen for publication in the Marion Daily Republican. If displays the old water tower, water treatment plant and city resevoir.
(Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society)
Sullivan Poultry House ca 1910
The old poultry house, pictured here, was owned by Edward G. Sullivan, this building was on N. Van Buren, just west of the Illinois Central Railroad track. Continue reading
This excerpt is the “official ” regimental history.
Regimental History of Illinois 128th Infantry -Col., Robert M. Hundley; Continue reading