Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Popcorn Stand
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024
1. Popcorn Stand Marker
Inscription.
Popcorn Stand. . Sometime after World War I, but before the 1920 census was taken, the Wilson County Quarterly Court decided to aid in the employment of the county's disabled citizens. This was accomplished by locating a popcorn stand on the Wilson County Courthouse property. The individual that would manage the popcorn stand was to be a disabled veteran or a disabled citizen. The popcorn stand was located on the corner of the Lebanon Public Square and South Cumberland Street adjacent to the Courthouse. (The parking lot on the southwest corner of the Square now occupies the property). , The popcorn stand was demolished, along with the Wilson County Courthouse in 1968, after the construction of the current courthouse two blocks east of the Square on East Main Street. The popcorn stand would close, bringing to an end a chapter in the history of Wilson County. , Researched and compiled by Linda Granstaff, Wilson County Archives Director
Sometime after World War I, but before the 1920 census was taken, the Wilson County Quarterly Court decided to aid in the employment of the county's disabled citizens. This was accomplished by locating a popcorn stand on the Wilson County Courthouse property. The individual that would manage the popcorn stand was to be a disabled veteran or a disabled citizen. The popcorn stand was located on the corner of the Lebanon Public Square and South Cumberland Street adjacent to the Courthouse. (The parking lot on the southwest corner of the Square now occupies the property).
The popcorn stand was demolished, along with the Wilson County Courthouse in 1968, after the construction of the current courthouse two blocks east of the Square on East Main Street. The popcorn stand would close, bringing to an end a chapter in the history of Wilson County.
Researched and compiled by Linda Granstaff, Wilson County Archives Director
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 36° 11.871′ N, 86° 16.178′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. Marker can be reached from East Baddour Parkway. 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
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 8, 2024
2. Popcorn Stand Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
