Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Popcorn Stand

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024

1. Popcorn Stand Marker

Inscription. Sometime after World War I, but before the 1920 census was taken, the Wilson County Quarterly Court decided to aid in the employment of the county's disabled citizens. This was accomplished by locating a popcorn stand on the Wilson County Courthouse property. The individual that would manage the popcorn stand was to be a disabled veteran or a disabled citizen. The popcorn stand was located on the corner of the Lebanon Public Square and South Cumberland Street adjacent to the Courthouse. (The parking lot on the southwest corner of the Square now occupies the property).

The popcorn stand was demolished, along with the Wilson County Courthouse in 1968, after the construction of the current courthouse two blocks east of the Square on East Main Street. The popcorn stand would close, bringing to an end a chapter in the history of Wilson County.

Researched and compiled by Linda Granstaff, Wilson County Archives Director

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 36° 11.871′ N, 86° 16.178′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. It can be reached from East Baddour Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN 37087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Popcorn Stand Lebanon Public Square (here, next to this marker); Remember when... (here, next to this marker); Wheeler School (a few steps from this marker); Bay's Southern Bread Company (a few steps from this marker); Seat's Studio (a few steps from this marker); Hagar-George Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Two Second Army Maneuvers Museum Director Headquarters, Cumberland University (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Drawn Hearse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024

2. Popcorn Stand Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.