Fiddlers Grove Historic Village in Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Mr. Luther's Blacksmith Shop and Broom Factory
Photographed by Karen Emerson-McPeak, August 19, 2017
1. Mr. Luther's Blacksmith Shop and Broom Factory Marker
Mr. Luther's Blacksmith Shop and Broom Factory sat on the bank of Cedar Creek in the heart of the village of Taylorsville. The blacksmith shop was built c. 1836. Mr. Luther Piercey became the proprietor in the early 1900's and served the community until his failing health caused him to close.
Mr. Luther grew broom corn to make brooms and always had a sweet potato patch out behind the shop. His prominent family was always active and involved in the Taylorsville and Centerville community affairs.
The blacksmith shop was relocated to Fiddlers grove in 1991. In 1992, Mr. Tim Ryan and Danny Parsons organized the Fiddlers Grove Blacksmith Association. The Association is dedicated to teaching the art of iron working. The membership increased, and a new blacksmith shop was built to teach the art and provide the club space to meet year-round.
Mr. Luther's shop is used for demonstrations during the Wilson County Fair and other special occasions.
Mr. Luther Piercey's children donated the building to Fiddlers Grove in 1991. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 36° 11.829′ N, 86° 16.214′ W. Marker is
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Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in Greater Nashville. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, 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: Doris Bland Pavillion (a few steps from this marker); Melrose Church (a few steps from this marker); Printing Office (a few steps from this marker); Weaving House (within shouting distance of this marker); Petting Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Houston Lawyer Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Three Forks Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Horn Springs Swimming Pool Pumps (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed by Karen Emerson-McPeak, September 23, 2017
2. Mr. Luther's Blacksmith Shop and Broom Factory Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on June 13, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
