Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
1400 Main Street
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. 1400 Main Street Marker
This one story building was built
in the 1890's and housed a printing office.
By 1900, it was divided into three
offices with a barber using the
Main Street entrance.
The other two sections housed a cobbler
and doctor's office with entrances on
14th Avenue. In circa 1905 the whole building
was converted into a grocery store.
It also has housed a men's store,
shoe repair store and fabric shop.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 35° 49.188′ N, 88° 55.024′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 70A/79) and South 14th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 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 (here, next to this marker); 1404-1406 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1401 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1408 Main Street (within shouting distance
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. 1400 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 58 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
