Union City in Obion County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Hugh Wade Feed Store

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 21, 2025

1. Hugh Wade Feed Store Marker

Inscription. In the days before regional cooperative stores and national chains, farmers from small towns across the country could visit their local feed store to hear the latest news, talk with neighbors, and stock up on animal feed and equipment. Built in 2013, the Feed Store is modeled after two stores in rural Metcalfe County, Kentucky, and named after long-time Discovery Park volunteer and employee Mr. Hugh Wade. He was responsible for procuring several of Discovery Park's opening-day artifacts.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2013.

Location. 36° 26.408′ N, 89° 4.21′ W. Marker is in Union City, Tennessee, in Obion County. It is at the intersection of Graham Drive and Welcome Circle on Graham Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union City TN 38261, 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,

in the Upper South,

and in the Mississippi Delta.

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: The Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); C. Grooms Smithy (a few steps from this marker); Brewer-Austin Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Mule-drawn Sorghum Mill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Smokehouse (about 300 feet away); Settlement Pavilion (about 300 feet away); David Crockett (about 400 feet away); Livestock Barn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union City.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 21, 2025

2. Hugh Wade Feed Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.