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

Inscription.

"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. Marker 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.

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 (a few steps from this

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marker); Smith House (a few steps from this marker); Moving Greenville in 1941 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ownbey Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Marsh's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Hastings' Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Strickland Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Markers in front of the Dealership Foundation image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022

2. Markers in front of the Dealership Foundation

Foundation of the Dealership image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022

3. Foundation of the Dealership

J. Arthur Davis Advertisment image. Click for full size.

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 115 times since then and 13 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.