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

Built 1916

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

1. Built 1916 Marker

Inscription. The Bell Tavern on this lot served as headquarters for the stage route in the 1820s. Boarding was $2.50 per week, lodging 12½ cents per night, and horses lodged for 37½ cents per night. Fred Wenger, Jr., and his brother George, constructed this building for selling and servicing automobiles. From 1958 to 1994, this was the location of Hall Furniture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 35° 11.204′ N, 86° 6.697′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of South College Street (Alternate U.S. 41) and Dinah Shore Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling north on South College Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 South College Street, Winchester TN 37398, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Built 1896 (a few steps from 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); Oldham Theatre / Masonic Lodge #158 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1912 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1950

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1889 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1870s (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 1916 Marker

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 197 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.