Winchester in Franklin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Built 1894
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021
1. Built 1894 Marker
Inscription.
Built 1894. . In 1832, a portion of this lot was purchased by Peter Embrey, a free man of color. He eventually owned all of the lot to the corner of 2nd Avenue. In 1894, a hook and ladder truck pulled by horses used this site, where Ellis Days had built a new livery stable at a cost of $1,000. In the 1920s, the building was occupied by Winchester Mayor Joe Davis' truck line. Through the years, the narrow spaces on either side were used for offices and taxicab stands. A pool room, here in the 1950s, was followed by Reba's and Finch's Dry Cleaners.
In 1832, a portion of this lot was purchased by Peter Embrey, a free man of color. He eventually owned all of the lot to the corner of 2nd Avenue. In 1894, a hook and ladder truck pulled by horses used this site, where Ellis Days had built a new livery stable at a cost of $1,000. In the 1920s, the building was occupied by Winchester Mayor Joe Davis' truck line. Through the years, the narrow spaces on either side were used for offices and taxicab stands. A pool room, here in the 1950s, was followed by Reba's and Finch's Dry Cleaners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 35° 11.22′ N, 86° 6.769′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. Marker is on North Jefferson Street south of 2nd Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 North Jefferson Street, Winchester TN 37398, United States of America. Touch for directions.
(within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1935 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1938 (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 1894 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 129 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
