Since its founding in 1799, Williamson County held its families in places of honor. The Williamson County Public Library Special Collections Department is proud to continue this tradition with its Pioneer Families Program. The program honors those who can trace their lineage to an ancestor in Williamson County prior to 1850 because the families make the history of this county.
We Built This County: Pioneer Families of Williamson County and Franklin, Tennessee, showcases three pioneer ancestors--Ewen Cameron, A. N. C. Williams, and Thomas Perkins whose legacies stretch across two centuries of Middle Tennessee history. Ewen Cameron built the first house in Franklin. A. N. C. Williams was the longest-running merchant on Main Street. Thomas Perkins, a real estate mogul, descends to Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia Clark. Experience the legacy and history from October 1 to November 1 at the Williamson County Public Library in Franklin, Tennessee.
The exhibit is located on the second floor of the Main Library rotunda.
This exhibit is part of the 225th Anniversary Celebrations. Visit Franklin invites the public to experience the historic landmarks and sites that define Franklin and Williamson County through the 225th Anniversary History Trail. This mobile-exclusive, self-guided tour allows participants to explore at their own pace while earning points for each location check-in. Complete five or more check-ins to redeem a limited-edition prize at the Visitor Center through the end of the 2024 year. Sign up by going to .