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

Former site of Thompson and Cooper

— Historic Downtown Centerville —

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

1. Former site of Thompson and Cooper Marker

Inscription. In 1886 William Douglas Thompson and Dee Cooper bought the general merchandise store that was operated by Clagett Brothers in this building, changing the name to Thompson and Cooper. In 1900, Thompson bought a brick building on the north side of the square and moved the business there, renaming it W.D. Thompson and Sons. Coble and Peeler Drugs moved into this building, followed by the Walt Thompson Grocery Store, which operated through the 1960's. First Federal Bank took over the building in the 1970's, leaving for a new location on Highway 100 around 1990. The Hickman Shopper located here in the mid 1990's, along with Cumberland Survey, and the Hickman County Historical Society made its home here until 2008. The building was sold and renovated in 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 35° 46.698′ N, 87° 28′ W. Marker is in Centerville, Tennessee, in Hickman County. It is at the intersection of South Public Square and East Public Square, on the right when traveling east on South Public Square. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 106 S Public Square, 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: The Mason Jar (here, next to this marker); Former site of Barnwell and Woolard Department Store (a few steps from this marker); Remember When Gift Shop (a few steps from this marker); Former site of Barnwell & Woolard General Merchandise (a few steps from this marker); The Local Place (a few steps from this marker); Centreville Fires (within shouting distance of this marker); Lillie and Blanche (within shouting distance of this marker); Hickman County Historical Society (within shouting distance of this marker).

Former site of Thompson and Cooper Marker (marker on right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

2. Former site of Thompson and Cooper Marker (marker on right)

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerville.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.