Springfield in Robertson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Peoples-Tucker School

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 15, 2018

1. Peoples-Tucker School Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1908 by James A. Peoples and Everett B. Tucker, this school operated from this site until 1925. Its founders, graduates of William R. Webb's famous school at Culleoka, later at Bell Buckle, followed largely the policies and teaching methods established and proven by their early preceptor.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 37.)

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 1908.

Location. 36° 30.601′ N, 86° 53.559′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Tennessee, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49) and Connell Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue West. Located at entrance to the Springfield Middle School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 5th Avenue West, Springfield TN 37172, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee,

in the Highland Rim,

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Springﬁeld Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Springfield Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); An Army In Springfield

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Fallen Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robertson County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robertson County Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robertson County Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

View from marker towards the Springfield Middle School. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 15, 2018

2. View from marker towards the Springfield Middle School.

View of marker and 5th Avenue. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 15, 2018

3. View of marker and 5th Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,082 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.