The fifth group of individuals and couples who were instrumental in the establishment and development of the Marion County Historical Society have been selected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Including these five, a total of 24 are honored to date.
“The board is excited to be able to honor this group of people who did so much to create and nurture the Historical Village for Marion County”, said current board vice-president Craig Agan.
Josephine Cooley, Roy S. Coolley, Carmen Coolley Gilliland, Angie & Bill Hardin, and Beverly Wood Jones will enter the Hall of Fame during the society’s annual Pioneer Day celebration on June 8, 2024. Inductees will be honored at 2:45 in the Valley Chapel at the Historical Village on the grounds of the Marion County Park.
The society was originally established during a meeting at Belknap’s Jewelry Store on March 21, 1955. Articles of incorporation were formed and the group became a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation for the purpose of educating and preserving the history of Marion County. All inductees have been important in this mission.
The board invites you to join them at Pioneer Day for a pancake breakfast from 8- 10:30 followed by a light lunch of beef burgers or walking tacos from 11-1, all for a nominal charge. Daytime activities include historic displays, demonstrations, multiple live music performances, and the Hall of Fame ceremony at 2:45. Village historical buildings will be open for visitors with a free will donation accepted.
