Brownsville in Haywood County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Wesleyan Female College

Photographed By Roger Miller, June 21, 2018

1. Wesleyan Female College Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the Wesleyan Female College, started circa 1869. This institution offered courses in ancient and modern languages, instrumental music, vocal lessons and ornamental branches, with collegiate, academic and primary departments. Lasting into the 1890s, it was closed by the trustees, and became the site of the Ogilvie Training School for Boys. These and other institutions helped establish Brownsville's reputation as an early cultural center.

Erected 2001 by Haywood County, City of Brownsville and the Haywood County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 35° 35.51′ N, 89° 15.802′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Tennessee, in Haywood County. Marker is at the intersection of Margin Street and South Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Margin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownsville TN 38012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pythian Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Opera House (about 600 feet away); Brownsville (about 700 feet away); Haywood County Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Fighting for Freedom

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(about 800 feet away); The Brownsville Raids (about 800 feet away); Haywood County Courthouse (about 800 feet away); Golden Circle Life Insurance Company (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Photographed By Roger Miller, June 21, 2018

2. Wesleyan Female College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2018, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2018, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.