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Williamson County Historical Society Museum & Library

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Open today at 9:30-15:00
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105 S Van Buren St, Marion, IL 62959, United StatesMap
Phone+1 618-997-5863
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  • Connor M
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    Giving A Detailed History Of A Town With A Shockingly Violent Past

    I drove through Marion on a business trip and have always meant to stop here as I have distant ancestors who were from there. The staffers there Sam and Sharon gave an exceptionally good tour. I had n...

    Reviewed on Aug 13, 2023
  • thephilr
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    Informative local history

    Great tour, super knowledgeable guide! We were a group of 9 with kids aged 7, 10, 11 and 14 and everyone enjoyed it! Would recommend!

    Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023
  • markmillieramon
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    Jailhouse Rocks

    A former jailhouse built in 1913, it is now a museum filled to the brim with relics of yesteryear. The warden and his family lived in the upstairs apartment. The inmates resided in their own gated com...

    Reviewed on Nov 16, 2021
  • JJKFETP
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    Clean, interesting spot with wonderful people

    I visit museums the way people with diabetes use insulin. This is not your average or even merely above average museum. There is a lot that is lovingly displayed and explained, and the main two peop...

    Reviewed on Jul 14, 2021
  • psyd2007
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    Pleasant surprise.

    Definately worth visiting. No admission fee. They have a number of Indian artifacts obtained via a private collection. Also have firearms from the prohibition days.

    Reviewed on Oct 8, 2019