The Pioneer Daughters of Williamson County was organized on October 24, 1935. The primary requirements of the organization were that the applicant be a female who has a pioneer ancestor that arrived in the county before 1840. Continue reading
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A parade through the Public Square around 1890 to 1900 reflect a slice of Old Marion life. This was taken before the square was paved with brickĀ which appears to have occured around 1915 to 1920. The bricks were then removed in 1936 when the state poured concrete on the square for Route 13 which ran through the center of town at the time.
(Photos courtesy of Helen Lind and the Williamson County Historical Society)
The Williamson County Annual Fair has always been sponsored by the Williamson County Agricultural Society. This Society was incorporated in 1856, Continue reading
Marion was located and name August 20, 1839 by three commissioners from nearby counties appointed by the legislature. Continue reading
The first Williamson County Jail was a log house built by Squire Howell and was purchased on January 8, 1840. Continue reading
