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Collierville Square repairs reveal century-old sign and rich family history

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 22, 2025 10:18 AM CT | Published: November 20, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Repairs to a building on the west side of Collierville’s Square recently unveiled a piece of history — a recognizable name present on the opposite side of the historic business district.

W. W. McGINNIS.

In black lettering. 

Over the words “Lumber-Hardware-Paints”.

The McGinnis name has a long history in Collierville.

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Abigail Warren

Abigail Warren

Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.


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