Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Burt High School

Photographed By Duane Marsteller, March 1, 2020

1. Burt High School Marker

Inscription. Burt High School, an African American school, opened in 1923 on E. Franklin Street. It was named for Dr. Robert T. Burt, an African American physician and influential resident who established Clarksville's first hospital. A new school was built on Bailey Street in 1952 and retained the name of Dr. Burt. The high school served Montgomery County, as well as surrounding counties. Frequently used by the Black community for club meetings and special events, Burt High School closed in 1970. Wilma Rudolph, winner of three Olympic Gold Medals in 1960, was a Burt High graduate. The school re-opened as Burt Elementary School in 1980.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 75.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Science & Medicine • Sports • Women. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 36° 32.182′ N, 87° 21.025′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Bailey Street and 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Bailey Street. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 110 Bailey Street, Clarksville TN 37040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Archwood (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Montgomery County Negro Agricultural Fair / Pope G. Garrett, Sr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Austin Peay State University (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Montgomery County College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Recapture of Clarksville (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John Missionary Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Robert Loftin Newman (approx. half a mile away); Bailey Cobb Elementary School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.

Photographed By Duane Marsteller, March 1, 2020

2. Burt High School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.