Dave Harrison’s Store, Bank and Post Office ca 1900
Dave Harrison’s combination store, bank and post office was located in the 800 block of West Main Street under the Masonic Lodge Hall. So far no further information is known about him or the store. This picture had no date but appears to date to around 1900.
(Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Historical Society)
Edwin M. Stotlar 1873-1962
Edwin M. Stotlar was born on a farm in Herrin Prairie on the south end of Herrin on March 16, 1873 to Thomas and Louisa (Cox) Stotlar. The Stotlar family, one of the oldest and most substantial families of the County, are of German origin and date back in this country to Jacob Stotlar, who in an early day came from Germany to Pennsylvania and was killed by the Indians. Continue reading
“The coming of the “hard” roads to Southern Illinois in the 1920’s, some called it “coming out of the mud” — was a mixed blessing. Continue reading
In 1855, a four room frame building in the 200 Block of West Jefferson Street, was more than adequate for the city’s needs. This facility was called the “Washington Combined School” building Continue reading
