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

Remember when...

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024

1. Remember when... Marker

Inscription. The popcorn stand on the Lebanon square was a popular hang-out during 1943-44, when military maneuvers for World War II were being conducted in Wilson County. The stand was located at the corner of South Cumberland. The two women shown are the Anderson sisters. "Big Hearted Bill" is Bill Smith. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Freeman)

Picture appeared in the "Remember When" section of The Wilson Post. Copy courtesy of the Wilson Post.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II.

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 are within walking distance of this marker: Popcorn Stand Lebanon Public Square (here, next to this marker); Popcorn Stand (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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); W.W. Hamblen Lumber Office (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. Remember when... 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 127 times since then and 10 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.