Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
209-217 N. Church
Circa 1860's
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. 209-217 N. Church Marker
Steam Laundry occupied 215-217. T.F. Miller,
tailor was in 213, he and his family lived upstairs
1905 the area was cleared and 4 buildings were built.
1908 Jackson Floral Company occupied 209,
Fred Shults Bakery was in 211, Musatoriam in 213.
1912 Dabney's 215-217, in 1926 the Dabneys
combined the four buildings into one large
furniture store until moving out north in the 1970's.
1986 Danny Gates purchased the property and
created Furniture World. 2003 the tornado may
have damaged the lady, but when the remodeling
is over she will be restored to reflect
her history and beauty.
Erected 2003.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 35° 36.941′ N, 88° 49.038′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of North Church Street and East College Street, on the right when traveling south on North Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 N Church St, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America.
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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: Occupation of Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Gil Scott-Heron "Godfather of Rap" (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson's First Free Library (within shouting distance of this marker); 208 N. Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Holland's Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 312-320 E. Lafayette (about 300 feet away); 316-318 E. Lafayette (about 300 feet away); 117-119 E. Lafayette (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. 209-217 N. Church Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
3. 209-217 N. Church Street
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 360 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
