Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Wheeler School

Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, September 23, 2017

1. Wheeler School Marker

Inscription. Wheeler School, a one room school, was built in the late 1860's on the farm currently owned by the Harrison Family near Alexandria. Mr. W. E. B. DuBois became the first instructor at the school. In fact, it was the beginning of his long successful career in the education field. He traveled the world promoting education. The school represents the historical significance of early education for the period following the Civil War.

The building and artifacts exemplifies what one would expect in a one room school in the rural community.

Wheeler School was reconstructed in Fiddlers Grove in 1994 by the Wilson County Civic League.

Erected 1994 by Wilson County Civil League.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 36° 11.938′ N, 86° 16.537′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. Marker can be reached from East Baddour Parkway. Located in Fiddler's Grove Historic Village James E Ward Center Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Tates Crossing Flag Station (here, next to this marker); Tuckers Gap Depot (here, next to this marker); The Civil War In Lebanon

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A.C. Wharton Market (about 600 feet away); Dedman's Store (about 600 feet away); Dr. James Edmond Fisher's Office (about 600 feet away); James E. Ward (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forbes Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

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Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, September 23, 2017

2. Wheeler School

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.