Athens in McMinn County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Crow Corner
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Crow Corner Marker
Around 1890s the Crow Dynasty, James L. Crow & Son, took possession of the corner and constructed a brick building which was used as a grocery store for many years. Later in years, George Crow (son of James) added an innovative feature to the business. He operated a peanut roaster on the sidewalk which offered something new to the customers.
Copenhaver Jewelers operated a successful business here from the 1940s until 1987.
A Main Street Athens Project. Sponsored by Y-12 Community Investment Fund and Denso Manufacturing.
Erected by Main Street Athens Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 35° 26.557′ N, 84° 35.624′ W. Marker is in Athens, Tennessee, in McMinn County. It is at the intersection of N. White Street and W. Washington Ave, on the right when traveling north on N. White Street. The marker is attached to the building used by the William A. Buckler, Jr. Law Firm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 N White Street, Athens TN 37303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, 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: Strand Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Evans Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Riddle and Wallace Drug Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Barbers in Athens (within shouting distance of this marker); Boyd House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crawford Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Magill (within shouting distance of this marker); From Furs to Factories (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Crow Corner Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
