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

1306 Main Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

1. 1306 Main Street Marker

Inscription. This building was built between 1891 and 1897 and has housed a variety of stores in its history. The exterior has only had minor changes made over the years such as a new door and windows. Some of the businesses that have claimed this as their home include a racket store, a pool room and dry goods store. One of the most interesting uses this building had was in 1905 - there was a carriage repository (buggy storage) on the 1st floor and a photo studio on the 2nd floor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 35° 49.19′ N, 88° 55.069′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 70A/79) east of South 13th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1306 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,

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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: 1310 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1304 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1307-1309 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1313 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1305 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1318 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1303 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1317 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Humboldt.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022

2. 1306 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 204 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.