Monterey in Putnam County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Horn's Shed

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2025

1. Horn's Shed Marker

Inscription. W.A. Horn built this shed-like building in the 1920s to house his grocery store, which was in the middle portion of the complex. Several other businesses operated out of sub-divided spaces within the building, including a Parker's Shoes, Dow's Meat Market, and a jewelry store.

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

Location. 36° 8.881′ N, 85° 16.108′ W. Marker is in Monterey, Tennessee, in Putnam County. It is on West Commercial Avenue (State Road 62) north of N Holly St, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 W Commercial Ave, Monterey TN 38574, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: C.A. Bower and Son (here, next to this marker); Goff's Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Bank of Monterey (within shouting distance of this marker); Hire, Jent & Bray (within shouting distance of this marker); Monterey Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wilder Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Stokes' Atrocity (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2025

2. Horn's Shed Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.