The bill creating marion county was introduced by zadoc casey, representative from jefferson, who was instrumental in having it named after his fathers revered and beloved commander of the revolution, under whom he had served in the carolinas. The morrow family came to marion county, alabama before 1830 from south carolina via dallas county, alabama. Marion county is located in the ozark mountains in the u. There are many types of census records for marion county guide you in researching your family tree. In 1971, arkansas and oklahoma joined in the arkansas river navigation system, a project that developed the arkansas river basin to provide water transportation to the mississippi. The society continues to work to preserve the history of marion county and its people. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 marion co. The book was compiled by the marion county history committee. Map, marion county, landowners, arkansas library of congress.
The history of marion co ar chapter one marion county by. Copies can also be purchased from the official records department, located in the clerks annex building at 19 nw pine ave. Enjoy your visit in this little corner of the world and please, do come back often. The county is named for francis marion, the famous swamp fox of the revolutionary war. Manufacturing and related services are the largest economic sectors in marion county. She was extremely active in republican politics and held several positions at the county, district and state levels. You can read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device. Welcome to marion co, arkansas genealogy spot on the web. History of marion county arkansas hardcover january 1, 1977 by earl berry author 5.
The county assessor is an elected official in county government. To see books that the marion county heritage society has for sale click here. Vicki brings clarity, humor and makes history come alive to the reader in every issue. Curbside pickup service for library materials pickup will continue at all library locations. The western boundary line of marion county shall commence at a point on. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were taken from the marion county page on the website, the encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture. Marion county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Im linda haas davenport and im your hostess while you are here. We plant, water and maintain the gaston visitor center butterfly garden, the courthouse, city park, extension office and harps in yellville. Historic bridges of michigan and elsewhere mines, mining and mineral resources source. It is the second largest city in crittenden county, behind west memphis. Marion county arkansas republicans scholarship information. The county included part of what is now searcy county, arkansas, with many opposing to dividing them, which helped fueled the bloody tutteverett war. Marion county, arkansas genealogy familysearch wiki.
Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time. Marion county farms are focused toward crops like wheat and cotton. Google books biography of john leroy davis houston the presbyterian ministerial directory, 1898 source. What marion county, ar census records are available. Marion county is arkansass 35th county and its first following statehood, formed on september 25, 1836.
The first women in marion county arkansas history 9781517544355 by marion county arkansas heritage society and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Montgomery county arkansas loose probate records, 18421930. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of ancestors and relatives of marion county. Marion county is arkansas s 43rd biggest county 640 square miles. This informative quarterly newsletter is published by the marion county arkansas heritage society referred to as. Each issue of the bramble bush has a front page story written by vicki roberts each dealing with marion countys past history. Marion county, arkansas marion county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi arkanzas savezna drzava.
Marion county arkansas heritage society about facebook. List of books and articles about arkansas history online. Plats and right of way documents marion county clerk. This volume contains orphan court records, wills and estates, 18121859. In 2015, the patty mayo memorial scholarship fund was established in memory of patty mayo, who has served in the republican party in several capacities. Marion county, ar land for sale 523 listings land and farm. Here you can also search for photographs located in several of the. In the event of a vacancy in the office, the quorum court fills the vacancy by. If you wish to order copies to be sent to you, please contact the record center at 3526718545 for more information on this service.
Marion county public library, headquartersocala julie sieg, director 2720 e. The constitution of the state of arkansas provides for the election of the assessor to a fouryear term of office with the requirements that heshe be a qualified elector and resident of the county. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. The name of the subdivision if known the legal description which includes the. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Marion county phone 8704496231 address highway 62 yellville, ar 72687. Also in the near future there will be a third book in the picture book series on places in marion county, so check back soon for the new edition. Marion county is arkansas s 35th county and its first following statehood, formed on september 25, 1836.
Marion county, mississippi genealogy, books, cds, maps. Territorial and federal census records and mortality schedules. Marion county was named in honor of francis marion. Ozark history biography of thomas marion seawell missouri, the center state, volume 3 source. Guide to marion county established 1817 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and obituaries. Marion county was created in 1836 and named for revolutionary war gen.
Each township and range is represented on adjoining pages by. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940. The county ranks sixth in arkansas based on the overall acres for sale here. It is named for general francis marion, the famous swamp fox of the revolutionary war. Though most feuds in the old west seemed to be centered on land and water rights, the arkansas tutteverett war, also referred to as the kingeverett war and the marion county war was born of politics. Plats, maintenance maps, department of transportation maps, and right of way maps may also be obtained at the records center located at 870 nw 4th avenue, ocala, fl. Starting with political ambition, the feud raged from 18441850, with increasing violent confrontations and in the end, taking the lives of some 14 people. This title includes the history and genealogy for a total of twelve different arkansas counties and sixteen different missouri counties in the ozark region. The first six years of mcahs marion county past marion county as she was in 1836. Each township and range is represented on adjoining pages by a conventional map and remotesensing map. From this page you can search for county records, military records, maps, newspapers, land records, church records, manuscript materials on microfilm, and the state archives vertical and printed ephemera files. Marion county missouri genealogy, history, maps with. History of indianapolis and marion county, indiana.
Grooms marriage index for van buren county, arkansas 18651991. Corrections, updates, and additions to this site will be appreciated. Marion county arkansas heritage society, yellville, arkansas. The morrows of marion county, alabama, a genealogical history and the southeast united states a reference compendium by sharon morrow tomback. Ruby neal clark, mae shull holloway, eleanor bowling ryman, alma dean stroud, river road press, conway, arkansas description.
An informative and historical overview of marion county, missouri including five separate books on one cd which include 6 historical maps 1851, 1902, 1904, 19, 1920s and 1929showing the locations of 33 settlements. Ozark history patents marion county, arkansas source. When requesting copies of plats through the mail please include. Native americans, forced into indian territory along the trail of tears, crossed the land when it was part of carroll county. The museum and the society provide a connection to the events, times, fashions and culture of days past. Our county seat is yellville and we have 597 square miles of mostly rural mountains and waterways. Marion county, arkansas history and genealogy including.
The road department works 410 hour days, monday through thursday from 7. Marion county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Marion white pages phone books in arkansas ar whitepages. The first women in marion county arkansas history 9781517544355 by marion county arkansas heritage society and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Marion countypublic library system marion county, fl. Marion county arkansas the university of arkansas master gardeners sponsor activities in a wide range of events. The population was 12,345 at the 2010 census, a 38. The history of marion county, ar was originally published in 1977 by the marion county historical association and is now outofprint. Tumblebooks databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home. Marion county ilgenweb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. The arkansas legislature created boone county from carroll in 1869 and added the marion county portion in 1875. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing. Uncle bud wood, son of william wood who moved from tennessee to marion county as a young man. Bull shoals lake, in the northern part of the county, covers 34,000 acres.
In the early 1990s, the arkansas based walmart merchandise chain, founded by arkansan sam walton in 1962 as a smalltown discount store, became the largest retailer. Created as arkansas s 35th county in 1836, marion county is home to one incorporated town and four incorporated cities, including yellville, the county seat. Home usa arkansas marion county surnames please, add your favorite websites to this page. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. A guide to the state by writers program of the work projects administration in the state of arkansas hastings house, 1941. Patty had served as a president of the republican women of marion county and third district director. Cowdrey, one of the leading merchants of yellville. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Marion county arkansas heritage society home facebook.
Marion county missouri genealogy, history, maps with hannibal. The arkansas state archives has a wide variety of types of records. Goodspeeds 1894 a reminiscent history of the ozark region. Appointmentonly access to library facilities will be available for adults age 18 and older. Marion county courthouse burned early in 1943 on november 18, 1837, by an act of the general assembly of arkansas, the western boundary line of marion county was established as follows. Marion is a city in and the county seat of crittenden county, arkansas, united states.
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