This photograph taken in front of the old Marion Township High School on West Main Street in 1914 is a bit of a mystery. It was donated by one of the descendants of Earl Blankenship Sr., founder of E. Blankenship Auto Supplies, to the Williamson County Historical Society. Continue reading
This photo was taken by the late Carl Sorgen around 1950. The view is looking toward the south of the old Marion High School as it was then on West Main Street. Note the sparsity of homes in the background.
(Photo by Carl Sorgen)
The first Marion Township High School Yearbook Memory Kits were issued at the New High School on West Main St. in 1918. This list contains the names of those who graduated Marion high school before yearbooks were created. Continue reading
The first free school in Marion was organized in 1956 immediately following the legislative enactment of 1853 which provided for the maintenance of schools by public taxation. Prior to this, from 1836, subscription schools of varying degrees of excellence were maintained at irregular intervals. Continue reading
In 1855, a four room frame building in the 200 Block of West Jefferson Street, was more than adequate for the city’s needs. This facility was called the “Washington Combined School” building and housed students from grade one (1) to grade twelve (12). About 1881, a two room addition was erected and then in 1885 the building was destroyed by fire. After the fire it was replaced with an eight room, two-story brick building which later received a four room addition. Continue reading
