In the early part of the 20th century, one of our local businessmen named Hosea Walter Cagle had the idea to create a large amusement park where people could go and have fun and relax. Hosea was known as one … Continue reading
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Downtown Square Renovation Completed in October 2024 After four years of work, Marion’s downtown revitalization project has wrapped up, marking a new era for the city’s historic core. Originally scheduled to finish by Thanksgiving, the project wrapped up early in … Continue reading
Ivan Zwick, 85, passed away on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife Wanda, of 43 years, and family. Ivan was born October 18, 1939, to Delores and Julius Zwick of Herrin, IL. Ivan’s life was marked by many … Continue reading
William Levi Durham was born October 10, 1874 in Franklin County. The first record found on William was a Marion city street directory from 1907 that listed William as proprietor of the West Side Barber shop with a residence at … Continue reading
1860 6 July – Business Cards: Augustus N. Lodge M.D.r office at drug store J. Bricker M.D., southeast corner of Public Square, opposite new Courthouse, upstairs Drs. A. Smead & R.B. Smead, Western Exchange Hotel, upstairs J.J. Allen, attorney, courthouse, … Continue reading