Greenville in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
J. Arthur Davis Dealership
Photographed by Thomas Smith, November 19, 2021
1. J. Arthur Davis Dealership Marker
"I remember when I was a kid, Mr. Davis gave me a quarter for my place at the Hastings' Barber Shop. He was in a hurry and I was happy to give my place. That quarter was the easiest money I ever made."
- Virgil Clubb, 1991
J. Arthur Davis sold cars in this building. One brand, the Whippet, sold for about $600.00.From 1922-26 Mr. Davis was Wayne County Collector. Later Charles Abshear sold Chevrolet, then Clarence A Banks and James Goodwin founded the Greenville Motor Company and sold Studebakers. Latt and Kenneth Wilkinson owned the Mity Good Coffee Company on the right side of the building. (Marker Number J.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 37° 6.057′ N, 90° 27.277′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Missouri, in Wayne County. It can be reached from U.S. 67 2 miles south of County Road 221, on the right when traveling south. Located on the "Memory Lane" trail through Old Greenville, inside the Greenville Recreation Area, Wappapello Lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville MO 63944, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. 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, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Filling Stations of Old Greenville (here, next to this marker); Barrow's Store
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Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
2. Markers in front of the Dealership Foundation
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
3. Foundation of the Dealership
Photographed by Craig Swain
4. J. Arthur Davis Advertisment
From the June 24, 1924 issue of the Greenville Sun.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 1, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
