Athens in McMinn County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

McGaughey Corner

100 E. Washington Ave.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 17, 2021

1. McGaughey Corner Marker

Inscription.
This corner was once the location of the home and tin shop of Robert McGaughey, an African-American businessman who was well-known for his skill as a tinsmith.

In 1921, the property was sold to First National Bank and a two story structure was built. In 1922, Mr. James G. Fisher, bank President, wrote "…the first story being of white limestone and the upper story brick with stone trimmings. The 2nd floor housed thirteen beautiful offices with all modern conveniences (electric wiring for lights, telephones & fans). The floor of the banking room was of grey marble, laid herringbone fashion, the counters, the wainscoting and the columns were also of polished grey marble." The bank sold this property in 1982.

Erected by Main Street Athens Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 35° 26.59′ N, 84° 35.571′ W. Marker is in Athens, Tennessee, in McMinn County. Marker is at the intersection of East Washington Avenue (Tennessee Route 39) and North Jackson Street (Business U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west on East Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Washington Ave, Athens TN 37303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hitching Rings (a few steps from this marker); Fire Hall (a few steps from this marker); From Furs to Factories (a few steps from this marker); Hotel Magill (within shouting distance of this marker); GI Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Nankivell-Walthall Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Athens Water Works Precinct 11 (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 17, 2021

2. McGaughey Corner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.