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

Built 1898

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

1. Built 1898 Marker

Inscription. John Schrom's bakery, established shortly after the Civil War, operated at this site until 1897. This building, constructed by A. W. Taylor, John Schrom's son-in-law, was used as a restaurant, and then a saloon, until it was purchased by H. B. and S. M. Alexander, Jr. for the Southern Printing and Publishing Co., publisher of The Truth and Herald newspaper. Since 1967, the building has been occupied by various shops and businesses.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 35° 11.163′ N, 86° 6.762′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. Marker is on 1st Avenue NW, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 1st Avenue NW, 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 1921 (here, next to this marker); Built 1891 (here, next to this marker); Built 1900 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1902 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1911 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1904 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1900 (a few steps from this marker); Built 1906 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

2. Built 1898 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.