Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
1319 Main Street
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. 1319 Main Street Marker
This building was built in the late 1890's
and was home to McFarland Dry Goods.
It remained as a clothing store through the
1920's. The original store front was
changed sometime before 1930 with a large
triple window being added on the 2nd story.
In the mid 1900's it became the home of
Western Auto, owned by Bill Jones and then
Jess Pritchard. It was the Humboldt Flower
Shop from the 1970's - 1990's and was
operated by F.L. Pettyjohn.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 35° 49.202′ N, 88° 55.049′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 70A/79) west of North 14th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1319 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. 1317 Main Street (here, next to this marker); 1321 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1310 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1307-1309 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. 1319 Main Street Marker
Featured marker is on the right.
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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 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
