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

Built 1889

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2021

1. Built 1889 Marker

Inscription. In the 1850s, Reverend James Campbell's grocery was here. His son, Joseph Campbell, the “Blind Knight,” was knighted by King Edward VII for his teaching service to the blind in Great Britain. O. H. Hubbard's photograph gallery was upstairs. After T. A. Embrey erected this building, this section housed a saloon and various retail stores. Between 1948 and 1976, Western Auto Store was a familiar presence here with Hinkle's Poolroom upstairs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 35° 11.168′ N, 86° 6.739′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. It is on South Jefferson Street south of 1st Avenue NW, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 South Jefferson 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

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: A different marker also named Built 1889 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (a few steps from this marker); Did You Know? (a few steps from this marker); Built 1885 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker

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also named Built 1885 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1885 (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1891 (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 1889 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 259 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.