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The first Williamson County Jail was a log house built by Squire Howell and was purchased on January 8, 1840. Continue reading
On October 7, 1839, the county court held its first meeting at the home of William and Bethany Benson, which served as a hotel as well as a courthouse. 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