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

Built 1912

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, September 25, 2022

1. Built 1912 Marker

Inscription. The first house on the square, built here by the Russey family about 1810, was followed in 1830 by the Ballard House, the first of several hotels and taverns. In 1857, a reception was held at the hotel for local attorney W. E. Venable, US minister to Guatemala. The present building, constructed by the Presbyterian Church USA, was bought in 1945 for use by city hall and Franklin County Library and sold in 1954 to Winchester Masonic Lodge No. 158.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 35° 11.219′ N, 86° 6.703′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of North College Street and Dinah Shore Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 41), on the right when traveling north on North College Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Oldham Theatre / Masonic Lodge #158 (here, next to this marker); Mike Farris (a few steps from this marker); Built 1916 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1950 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1896 (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Built 1870s (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Built 1870s (within shouting distance of this marker); Coldwell Banker Lynch-Rigsby Realty & Auction / Wenger Furniture and Gifts (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 1912 Marker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

3. Built 1912 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.