The land on which 500 S. Court Street now stands, was deeded to Samuel Aikman by the United States of America on February 11, 1839. This was part of a large land purchase of 640 acres at $1.25 an acre. That same year, the city of Marion as well as Williamson County was established. In the decades preceding the Civil War, Samuel sold the land to his son Thomas, who in turn, sold it to his brother William Aikman. Continue reading →