Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Dodson House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. Dodson House Marker
Tennessee
Historical Commission
[Illegible]
of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 35° 49.23′ N, 88° 54.789′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. Marker is on North 17th Avenue north of East Main Street (Tennessee Route 76), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 N 17th Ave, Humboldt TN 38343, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1414 Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel Cole Williams (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1408 Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1404-1406 Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1401 Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1402 Main Street (approx. Ό mile away); Bonds House (approx. Ό mile away); 1400 Main Street (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Humboldt.
Regarding Dodson House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
In February, 1893,Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 20222. Dodson House MarkerWilliam Dodson purchased a town lot from W.N. Bennett for the amount of eight hundred dollars. Early in 1894, he began to oversee the construction of a Queen Anne style residence which was completed by that fall.
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After William Dodson's death in 1904, his son moved from Knoxville to Humboldt. George Dodson practiced law in Humboldt for four years before purchasing the Ford automobile dealership. In 1931 William Hooper, grandson of William Dodson, moved into the family residence after graduation from Vanderbilt University. He soon became associated with Dodson Ford dealership and in 1950 he purchased all rights to the dealership.
Also see . . . Dodson House. Nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house's inclusion on the National Register. (National Park Service) (Submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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