McGaughey Corner
100 E. Washington Ave.
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. It is at the intersection of East Washington Avenue (Tennessee Route 39) and North Jackson Street (Business
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Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, 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: 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
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 422 times since then and 29 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.
