Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

1116 Main Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

1. 1116 Main Street Marker

Inscription. This building is home to the Humboldt Fire Department and was built in the early 1950's. This two story building is of brick and block construction. It features two large bays for fire trucks, emergency vehicles and equipment. For many years it was Humboldt's only fire department building. There is office space for the fire chief and other employees. The upstairs of the building is used as sleeping quarters for the firemen.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work.

Location. 35° 49.191′ N, 88° 55.146′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 70A/79) west of South 13th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1116 W Main St, 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,

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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: 1200 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1201 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1213 - 1215 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1303 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1304 Main Street (about 300 feet away); 1305 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 1307-1309 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 1306 Main Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Humboldt.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

2. 1116 Main Street Marker

Humboldt Fire Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

3. Humboldt Fire Station

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 294 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.