Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
218 East Main
Built 1896
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. 218 East Main Marker
providing home delivery for families
of Jackson. 1923 - City Meat Market.
1927 - Vineyards Florist. 1935 - Nolen's
Kiddie Shop. 1950's - Jaco's. 2003 - Mother
Nature set forth her fury, severely
damaging the building. 2004 - Now with
new owner, Todd Krasner, the building
will once again shine as she takes her
place guarding her corner of
Jackson
Erected 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 35° 36.85′ N, 88° 49.042′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Church Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 E Main St, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep 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: 216 E. Main (a few steps from this marker); 214 E. Main (a few steps from this marker); 212 E. Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 217 East Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 215 E. Main (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Regarding 218 East Main. The building was damaged by an F4 tornado that struck downtown Jackson on May 4, 2003. The tornado was among several spawned by storms that killed 14 people across Madison County that day.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. 218 East Main Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
