Marion Illinois History Preservation

J.V. Walker and Sons, Marion, Illinois

Posted on May 3, 2013 by wcihsDecember 6, 2013

The J. V. Walker & Sons Clothing Company, one of the oldest clothing firms in Southern Illinois, at one time, with stores in Carterville, Herrin, Christopher, Johnston City, Marion, Benton, and five other locations was the result of a steady growth of a business founded by J. V. Walker. Continue reading →

1979, Dealing with the Snow Storm of 1979

Posted on May 2, 2013 by wcihsSeptember 20, 2024

This Marion Daily Republican article was written on Tuesday, February 27, 1979 as a follow up to the previous weekend’s record snow. See also, Snow Storm of 1979. Continue reading →

1979, Snow Storm of 1979

Posted on May 2, 2013 by wcihsOctober 8, 2014

The winter of 1979 started brewing in January with numerous deaths in the Northern U.S., the Midwest and Europe attributed to record snowfalls and sustained zero and subzero temperatures. Continue reading →

Gent, Fleming 1842-1924, Confederate Soldier, Marion Alderman

Posted on May 1, 2013 by wcihsFebruary 8, 2018

Fleming Gent was born March 1, 1843 in Ohio. He must have been orphaned early on in life because the first census record that I was able to find on him was when he was aged 8 Continue reading →

Robert L. Butler Honored at Statue Dedication

Posted on April 30, 2013 by wcihsApril 30, 2013

For 50 years, Marion Mayor Robert Butler has kept watch over his beloved city. For decades to come, a monument to his faithful service will continue to stand guard on the town square. Continue reading →