Lewisburg in Marshall County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Historic Ladies Rest Room
1924
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 24, 2022
1. The Historic Ladies Rest Room Marker
The Ladies Rest Room was erected in 1924 by the Marshall County Court as a place for women and young children to rest, use a toilet, or eat a packed lunch during a visit to town. The building was designed with a large sitting room, a two-stall restroom, and a bed/sitting room for the matron who was paid to live on the premises and oversee the daily operations.The Ladies Rest Room, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, was closed to the public in 2002. Ownership was transferred to the City of Lewisburg in July 2007. After extensive remodeling, the building was renamed to The Historic First Avenue Building in January 2012 and set aside as the meeting place for the Lewisburg Industrial Board.
Erected 2014 by Leadership Marshall Class of 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 35° 27.013′ N, 86° 47.26′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, Tennessee, in Marshall County. Marker is on North 1st Avenue north of East Church Street, on
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 24, 2022
2. The Historic Ladies Rest Room Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dixie Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War in Marshall County (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Shield / Desert Storm Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marshall County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Founding of Lewisburg (about 400 feet away); Abner Houston (about 400 feet away); 1949 Whiteway Lighting System (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.
Also see . . . Ladies Rest Room. National Register of Historic Places registration (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the building. (National park Service) (Submitted on April 25, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
