Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
107 East Lafayette
Circa 1850
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. 107 East Lafayette Marker
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. It 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.
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: 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
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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 393 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
