Union City in Obion County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Barber Shop
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 18, 2017
1. The Barber Shop Marker
Inscription.
The Barber Shop. . This building is a reproduction of the Barber Shop that stood on the corner of High and North Church Streets in Rives, Tennessee. Built in 1894, it was run by Sam Dickery and his son, Melvin, until 1967. The original structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and was later donated by James and Pearl Westmoreland to Discovery Park in 2008. Although the exterior could not be salvaged, much of the interior could and has been used here.
This building is a reproduction of the Barber Shop that stood on the corner of High and North Church Streets in Rives, Tennessee. Built in 1894, it was run by Sam Dickery and his son, Melvin, until 1967. The original structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and was later donated by James and Pearl Westmoreland to Discovery Park in 2008. Although the exterior could not be salvaged, much of the interior could and has been used here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 36° 26.193′ N, 89° 4.2′ W. Marker is in Union City, Tennessee, in Obion County. Marker is on Graham Drive. Located in Freedom Square in Discovery Park America. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210-260 Graham Dr, Union City TN 38261, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 24, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.