Fiddlers Grove Historic Village in Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024

1. Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home Marker

Inscription. Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home is the oldest funeral home in Lebanon. The business began in 1920 as Ligon & Son Funeral Home, located near the public square in downtown Lebanon. It was operated by Mr. Charles Horace Ligon and his son, Raymond. Earlier undertakers in Lebanon included B. Cox & Son, Kanary & Company, J. L. Jennings, R. P. Briene and Seagraves Embalming & Undertaking.

In 1938, Mr. Ligon was joined by his daughter Vera and her husband Alex Bobo. They purchased the present location on West Main Street which had been a private residence since 1828. It was the former home of Robert L. Caruthers, founder of the Cumberland University Law School.

The Fiddlers Grove Chapel showcases a Viewing Room and Embalming Room. Most of the funeral and embalming equipment was used by Mr. Ligon and Mr. and Mrs. Bobo.

It was built in 2003 and donated to Fiddlers Grove by David Brooks and Clark McKinney, the current owners of Ligon & Bobo. (Marker Number 31.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 36° 11.886′ N, 86° 16.158′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. It is in Fiddlers Grove Historic Village. Marker can be reached from East Baddour Parkway. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN 37087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Undertaker (here, next to this marker); Embalming (here, next to this marker); S.N. Cook Hardware Store (a few steps from this marker); Horse Drawn Hearse (a few steps from this marker); McFarland Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Fiddlers Grove Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); A.C. Wharton Market (a few steps from this marker); WCOR AM 900 Radio Station (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024

2. Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.