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

Built 1923

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

1. Built 1923 Marker

Inscription. Burt C. Shasteen constructed this building for a drive-in filling station on the Dixie Highway, which entered Winchester by way of North High Street. Because the business phone number was 288, he named it the 288 Filling Station. Murrell Travis, who served twice as Winchester's mayor, leased the station and repair shop from 1931 to 1954, when he purchased the property and also operated an insurance office at the back. Between 1994 and 2005, the building was used for the City of Winchester's welcome center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 35° 11.18′ N, 86° 6.843′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of North High Street (Tennessee Route 50) and 2nd Avenue NW, on the right when traveling south on North High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 North High 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

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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: Built 1934 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1916 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1920 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1920s (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1924 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Built 1920 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1903 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Built 1903 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

2. Built 1923 Marker

Marker is by the door on the right beneath the canopy.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.