Powell Barnett was born in Marion, November 21, 1892, the son of the late Nelson and Ada Gray Barnett. Powell was a well-known Marion citizen and church and community worker. Continue reading
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Notice by Postmaster J. Paul Smothers that the postal savings department of the postal service will be discontinued marks the end of a service which for seven years was the only savings depository in Marion. Continue reading
The federal government established a post office at Marion, Illinois on January 30, 1840. Continue reading
The Court House and Post Office destroyed: About 3 o’clock on Sunday morning, the residence of Dr. T.D. Ferguson, known as the “Yost” property on the east side of S. Main St was discovered on fire by the family and … Continue reading