Watson Lumber Company was founded in 1929 by Tobe Watson. The site of the lumber company was 114 W. Paris Street in Huntingdon, Tennessee. It was conveniently located on the court square. Watson Lumber Company remains in business today and is also remains on the same site. Watson Lumber Company has been in business for 96 years.
Crocker Watson, Tobe Watson’s son, took over management of the company from Tobe Watson. Crocker Watson managed the business until his death in 1969, when James Crocker Watson, Jr took over management along with his mother, Kathryn Watson.
In the 1980’s, James Crocker Watson and his mother purchased the building next door to the lumber company and expanded the business to include what would become The Hardware House.
In 2013, the business was sold to Seth and Jill Bennett who continue to operate the business to this day. The business offers many services that include: building materials, plumbing and electrical materials, hardware and tools, as well as paint and paint supplies. They offer flooring and outside materials like fencing. They also make keys.
Seth Bennett, the current owner, did give a presentation of the history of the Watson Lumber Company to the Huntingdon TN Historical Society on August 21, 2024. The Huntingdon TN Historical Society presents a different speaker every month. The society meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
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