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

118 - 120 N. 14th Avenue

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

1. 118 - 120 N. 14th Avenue Marker

Inscription. This building was built between 1910 and 1915. It was first occupied by Warren James and used for his grocery store. In 1926, Dan S. Tuttle and Robert Jones opened a dry cleaners here. It continued under Tuttle's ownership for nearly 50 years and was later purchased by Tommy Tacker. In the 2000's, Peppermint Pony Clothing Store operated here. The building is built with hollow concrete blocks and still has its original tin ceiling inside.

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

Location. 35° 49.235′ N, 88° 55.023′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. It is at the intersection of North 14th Avenue and Crenshaw Street, on the right when traveling north on North 14th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 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,

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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: 110 - 112 N. 14th Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 1323 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1401 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 shouting distance of this marker); 1317 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1313 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Humboldt.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

2. 118 - 120 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 161 times since then and 18 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.