Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

110 - 112 N. 14th Avenue

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

1. 110 - 112 N. 14th Avenue Marker

Inscription. This brick building was built between 1910 and 1915. It originally had a concrete block front, but it was replaced with the current front after a 1950's fire. The north side housed the Hardware & Garage of E.H. Gibson, later operated by his son E.H. "Gibby" Gibson, Jr. The south side was originally home to Lannom-Johnson Plumbing Company - later the Stovall Plumbing Company. Beginning in 1915, the Humboldt Business College operated upstairs.

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

Location. 35° 49.224′ N, 88° 55.024′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. It is on North 14th Avenue north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 N 14th Ave, Humboldt TN 38343, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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: 118 - 120 N. 14th Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 1401 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1323 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1405 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1321 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1319 Main Street (within

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shouting distance of this marker); 1317 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1313 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Humboldt.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

2. 110 - 112 N. 14th Avenue Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.