Williamson County was originally the south half of Franklin County. On 28 Feb 1839, Williamson
County was established. The county seat is Marion, IL. The history of "Bloody Williamson" includes family
feuds, trouble in the coal fields, bootleggers, and deadly tornadoes.
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