Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
1401 Main Street
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. 1401 Main Street Marker
This two-story building is one of the oldest
structures in downtown Humboldt. It was
built shortly after the Civil War. One of the
first occupants was the grocery firm of
Waddill & Stobaugh. It survived the 1881 fire
that destroyed most of downtown and was
home to E.M. Hamilton and Rogers Jewelry.
The basement once housed a restaurant &
bar in the 1870's and a shoe store in the
mid 1900's. This building was restored in
2012 by the Gamble family.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 35° 49.2′ N, 88° 55.02′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 70A/79) and North 14th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 W Main St, 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. 1402 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1400 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1404-1406 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1321 Main Street
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. 1401 Main Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
