Guntersville in Marshall County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Carter Hardware
1910 - 1940
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023
1. Carter Hardware Marker
Inscription.
Carter Hardware. John H. Carter Sr., along with his brothers Sam and W.H., operated a hardware store here for thirty years. They had the present brick building constructed and opened for business in November of 1910. It continued in operation until 1940. John H. Carter Sr. (1874-1933) was probate judge from 1904 until 1916. When he died, his son John H. Carter Jr. took over the business. In later years four "dime stores" were located here, including Yost's, Burke's, Weaver's and The Dime Store, owned by Judge Carter's granddaughter. Other businesses have also occupied the building, including a deli and a nightclub. In 1989 it became the Marshall County Legislative office.
John H. Carter Sr., along with his
brothers Sam and W.H., operated a
hardware store here for thirty years. They
had the present brick building constructed
and opened for business in November of
1910. It continued in operation until 1940. John H. Carter Sr. (1874-1933) was probate judge from 1904 until 1916. When he died, his son John H. Carter Jr. took over the business. In later years four "dime stores" were located here, including Yost's, Burke's, Weaver's and The Dime Store, owned by Judge Carter's granddaughter. Other businesses have also occupied the building, including a deli and a nightclub. In 1989 it became the Marshall County Legislative office.
Erected 2007 by Guntersville Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 34° 21.541′ N, 86° 17.645′ W. Marker is in Guntersville, Alabama, in Marshall County. Marker is on Gunter Avenue (U.S. 431) 0.1 miles south of Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Gunter Ave, Guntersville AL 35976, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023
2. Carter Hardware Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
