Bowling Green in Warren County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

T. C. Cherry Elementary

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2019

1. T. C. Cherry Elementary Marker (Side 1)

Inscription.
Side 1
Named for Dr. Thomas Crittenden Cherry, who was superintendent of the Bowling Green schools for 32 years (1905-37). T. C. Cherry Elem. began educating children in the fall of 1950. It housed grades K-8, which included the first kindergarten offered by Bowling Green public schools.

Side 2
The influence of Dr. Cherry is still felt today, as T. C. Cherry Elementary continues to educate the children of this community. The new T. C. Cherry Elementary opened on August 8, 2009. “The urge to know is a glorious fever. Fortunate is the youth who has caught it.” -Thomas C. Cherry

Sponsored by the students and friends of T. C. Cherry Elementary.

Erected 2010 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2333.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 36° 58.58′ N, 86° 26.792′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Liberty Way and Jones Drive, on the left when traveling west on Liberty Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Liberty Way, Bowling Green KY 42104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Surveyor (approx. 0.6 miles away); Eliza Calvert Hall, 1856-1935 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ogden College (approx. ¾ mile away); Training School-College High (approx. ¾ mile away); Bowling Green College of Commerce (approx. 0.8 miles away); Henry Hardin Cherry (approx. 0.8 miles away); Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. History (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fort Albert Sidney Johnston (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowling Green.

T. C. Cherry Elementary Marker (Side 2) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2019

2. T. C. Cherry Elementary Marker (Side 2)

T. C. Cherry Elementary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2019

3. T. C. Cherry Elementary Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2019

4. T. C. Cherry Elementary Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.