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

Built 1896

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

1. Built 1896 Marker

Inscription. A tailor shop was on this site in 1827. This building, constructed by Ellis Days for $4,000, was occupied between 1903 and 2003 by Wood Variety Store and furniture companies with the familiar names Haynes, Herrin & Steed, Steed-Leonard, Rollins & Levan, and Hall.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 35° 11.199′ N, 86° 6.692′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. It is on South College Street (Alternate U.S. 41) south of Dinah Shore Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 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 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 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1890 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1916 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1889 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (within shouting distance of this marker); Oldham Theatre / Masonic Lodge #158

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1912 (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 1896 Marker

Marker is by the door on the left.

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 379 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.