Winchester in Franklin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Built 1890

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

1. Built 1890 Marker

Inscription. In 1876, Wenger Cabinetmakers, like several Winchester furniture makers, also sold coffins and operated a hearse service. This building, constructed by Frederick Wenger, Sr., was used by his sons as a furniture store, undertaking business, plumbing and tin shop, and barbershop.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 35° 11.194′ N, 86° 6.688′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. It is on South College Street (Alternate U.S. 41) north of 1st Avenue SE, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 South College Street, Winchester TN 37398, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one

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of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Coldwell Banker Lynch-Rigsby Realty & Auction / Wenger Furniture and Gifts (here, next to this marker); Built 1896 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1889 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1916 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1959 (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldham Theatre / Masonic Lodge #158 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

2. Built 1890 Marker

Marker is on the left edge of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.