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. From the 1850s to 1880s, saddles and harnesses were made and sold on this site by John W. Williams, who also served as county court judge. T. A. Embrey erected this building after a fire that destroyed most of the block. In 1917, C. G. Burkhalter, at this location, was one of several barbers who raised prices from 10 to 15 cents per shave. Later, Grants' Grocery was here, followed by Hall's Men Shop, a haberdashery for fine men's clothing.

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

Location. 35° 11.166′ N, 86° 6.736′ 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: 22 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: Did You Know? (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (here, next to this marker); Built 1885 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1885 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1885

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Built 1889 (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Our Franklin County War Dead (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

Marker is between the entrances of the center building.

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 174 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.