Fall Branch in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Fall Branch Community Educational Center
Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 10, 2018
1. Fall Branch Community Educational Center Marker
In 1842, a one-room brick building, known as the Seminary, opened in the Fall Branch Community. At the close of the Civil War, the building was destroyed by fire and facilities were provided by local churches. In 1889, the Fall Branch Educational Society had a four-room frame building constructed for the community's first graded school. In 1907, the school became a part of the Washington County School System. The community celebrated 150 years of continuous education in 1992.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 104.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 36° 24.661′ N, 82° 37.184′ W. Marker is in Fall Branch, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker is on Tennessee Route 93, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in front of Fall Branch School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fall Branch TN 37656, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker,
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 10, 2018
2. Fall Branch Community Educational Center Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 10, 2018
3. Fall Branch Community Educational Center Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
