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. It 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.
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: In Memory of Humboldt Students Who Lost Their lives in Our Country's Service
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Regarding Dodson House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
In February, 1893, William 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.
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.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. Dodson House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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