1966 Map of Marion

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Marion serves as the bustling focal point of this Williamson County landscape, where the intersection of Interstate 57 and Illinois 13 reflects the region's mid-century modernization. The city center is densely detailed, featuring the Courthouse, City Hall, and numerous neighborhood landmarks like Longfellow Sch and Lincoln Sch. To the north, a significant Strip Mine and the IOOF Cemetery sit at the city's edge, while the southwest is dominated by the sprawling Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. This protected area includes the Federal Penitentiary and the waters of Crab Orchard Creek. Rural life persists in the outlying southern reaches, marked by small settlements like Hudgens and Neilson, and quiet country congregations at Fountain Ch and Ralls Grove Ch. The presence of the VA Hospital and the Marion Reservoir highlights the critical infrastructure supporting this southern Illinois community during the late 1960s.