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107 East Lafayette

– Circa 1850 –

 
 
107 East Lafayette Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. 107 East Lafayette Marker
Inscription.
Built as a general merchandise store.
1888 W. A. Caldwell purchased the
building, 1928 sold the building to
H. C. Bryant. Except for a brief closing
because of fire the building housed
goods for sale, everything from pots
and pans, hairpins, and even fine jewelry.
In 1981 Walt Mestan purchased the
building covering the original brick
facade. In 2002 the Glassmans own
the building with plans
for restoration.

 
Erected 2002.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
 
Location. 35° 36.917′ N, 88° 49.137′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. Marker is on East Lafayette Street east of North Highland Avenue (U.S. 45), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 E Lafayette St, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 109 E. Lafayette (a few steps from this marker); 111 E. Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); 113 E. Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 E. Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); 117-119 E. Lafayette (within
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shouting distance of this marker); 117 N. Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); City Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Holland's Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
 
107 East Lafayette Marker and Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. 107 East Lafayette Marker and Building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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