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

1303 Main Street

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 4, 2025

1. 1303 Main Street Marker

Inscription. This brick building was built in the mid 1880's and matched the style of the buildings on the east and west side. It had large floor to ceiling windows in the front with tall double doors. It has been a variety of businesses over the years, including a Drug Store, Jewelry Store, dry goods store and frame shop. In 1910, this building was home to the Humboldt Bakery. There was a large brick style oven in the back and a walk-in freezer in back.

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

Location. 35° 49.204′ N, 88° 55.081′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1303 W Main St, 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

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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: 1305 Main Street (here, next to this marker); 1307-1309 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 1304 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1213 - 1215 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1313 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1306 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1310 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1317 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. 1303 Main Street 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 123 times since then and 8 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.