City Center in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Chattanooga's First School
Photographed by R. E. Smith, December 23, 2007
1. Chattanooga's First School Marker
The official act was passed by the Tennessee General Assembly on Dec. 20, 1839.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 76.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1839.
Location. 35° 3.058′ N, 85° 18.381′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in City Center. It is at the intersection of Lookout Street and East Fifth Street, on the right when traveling north on Lookout Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, 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: Point in the Line of Fort Sherman (here, next to this marker); Swaim's Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of General Bragg's Headquarters (about 600 feet away); Headquarters of Brigadier General George D. Wagner (about 600 feet away); Hamilton County
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Other markers no longer nearby. Signal Hill (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Point in the Line of Fort Sherman (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Headquarters of General James A. Garfield (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Point in the Line of Fort Sherman (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Site of Lunette O'Meara (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Headquarters of Brigadier General John M. Brannan, U.S.V. (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Point in the Line of Fort Sherman (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by R. E. Smith, December 23, 2007
2. Chattanooga's First School Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
3. Chattanooga's First School Marker
View of the historical marker at the southeast corner of the intersection.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
4. Chattanooga's First School Marker
View of the historical marker in front of the northwest corner of the Bethlehem - Wiley Church, in downtown Chattanooga.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,029 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
