Centerville in Hickman County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Prince Hardware Building

— Historic Downtown Centerville —

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

1. Prince Hardware Building marker

Inscription. A large frame house originally stood here, occupied by the I.A. Hunter family. The Hunters owned all the land between that house to the Duck River on the east side of what was then called Bridge Road. The first known business at this location was the Hunter Blacksmith Shop, which also repaired wagons, tools and had a small grist meal for grinding corn and wheat. Farmers would hitch their horses and mules in the alley between the blacksmith shop and the buildings on the west side of the square while they visited the square. In 1937, McClannahan Motors, a Ford dealership, was built in this spot, with a showroom that faced North Central Avenue. It closed around 1970 and was replaced by Karco Auto Parts. Prince Hardware moved into the building in 1976. The building was enlarged and covered with metal siding..

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

Location. 35° 46.785′ N, 87° 27.995′ W. Marker is in Centerville, Tennessee, in Hickman County. It is on North Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 N Central Avenue, Centerville TN 37033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

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: Yates Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Former site of the Harber Grocery Store

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson's Dry Goods Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Elias Jewelry Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arnold Building (about 300 feet away); Derryberry Drug Store (about 300 feet away); Cotton and Lace (about 300 feet away); First National Bank (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

2. Prince Hardware Building marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.