Centerville in Hickman County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Hickman County Historical Society
Historic Downtown Centerville
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025
1. Hickman County Historical Society Marker
Inscription.
Hickman County Historical Society. . The first known business on this lot was a general merchandise store. In 1920, the Jackson Restaurant, later called Lunn Restaurant, occupied this lot as part of the Beasley and Allen Building. The current building was constructed after the fire of 1930 by A.C. Bishop. Lambert's Electric shop was an early occupant. Leach's Jewelry moved from North Central Avenue into the building in 1956, and June's Fashion occupied part of the store. Donna's Fashion and Moore's Jewelry moved here in 1978. James Tucker bought the building in 1990 and opened State Farm Insurance, which remained until 1997. Floral Gallery then opened here from 1999 to 2006. Armstrong Pies was the next business in this space, and Centerville Donuts was here until 2016. The Hickman County Historical Society moved to the building in 2018.
The first known business on this lot was a general merchandise store. In 1920, the Jackson Restaurant, later called Lunn Restaurant, occupied this lot as part of the Beasley and Allen Building. The current building was constructed after the fire of 1930 by A.C. Bishop. Lambert's Electric shop was an early occupant. Leach's Jewelry moved from North Central Avenue into the building in 1956, and June's Fashion occupied part of the store. Donna's Fashion and Moore's Jewelry moved here in 1978. James Tucker bought the building in 1990 and opened State Farm Insurance, which remained until 1997. Floral Gallery then opened here from 1999 to 2006. Armstrong Pies was the next business in this space, and Centerville Donuts was here until 2016. The Hickman County Historical Society moved to the building in 2018.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 35° 46.707′ N, 87° 27.98′ W. Marker is in Centerville, Tennessee, in Hickman County. It is at the intersection of East Public Square and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on East Public Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E 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: Lillie and Blanche (here, next to this marker);
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025
2. Hickman County Historical Society Marker (marker can be seen in middle of photo, on left)
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 210 times since then and 24 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.
