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

A.C. Wharton Market

Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, circa September 30, 2017

1. A.C. Wharton Market Marker

Inscription. As a youngster growing up in rural Wilson County, A. C. was already working his way toward success. At age 7, he traveled the countryside on a mule, gathering old bleached out bones; which he sold to a fertilizer plant for 40 cents per 100 pounds. He married his sweetheart Mary Alice in 1939 on the public square next to the statue of General Robert Hatton.

He began operating a grocery store in the 1940's when a farm injury prevented him from farming.

Mr. and Mrs Wharton's overriding concern was a formal education for their five children. They inspired them to become leaders in the field of education, law, medicine and government. Each year Cumberland University awards a scholarship in Mr. Wharton's honor.

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wharton retired in 1984 from the grocery store and restaurant supply business.

The family donated the original A. C. Wharton Store to Fiddlers Grove in 2003.

Erected 2003. (Marker Number 33.)

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

Location. 36° 11.89′ N, 86° 16.151′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. It is in Fiddlers Grove Historic Village. Marker can be reached from East

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Baddour Parkway. Fiddler's Grove Historic Village. Touch for map. 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. WCOR AM 900 Radio Station (here, next to this marker); McFarland Hospital (a few steps from this marker); S.N. Cook Hardware Store (a few steps from this marker); Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home (a few steps from this marker); Undertaker (a few steps from this marker); Embalming (a few steps from this marker); Fiddlers Grove Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); Horse Drawn Hearse (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, circa September 30, 2017

2. A.C. Wharton Market Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on June 17, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.