Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Union University

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 14, 2020

1. Union University Marker

Inscription. First organized in 1834, and chartered in 1848 by the Baptist General Association of Tennessee, Rev. Joseph H. Eaton was its first president. Closed during the Civil War, its buildings were used by both armies as a hospital. Re-opened in 1868, it closed in 1873, due to a cholera epidemic, and was moved to Jackson, Tenn.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 35° 50.692′ N, 86° 22.807′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Hancock Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Located on the grounds of Central Magnet School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 E Main St, Murfreesboro TN 37130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tennessee College for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Key Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Rutherford Hospital / Middle Tennessee Medical Center (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Joseph B. Palmer (approx. 0.3 miles away); Middle Tennessee State Teachers College Training School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. James Robert Patterson (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Allen Chapel AME Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mary Ellen Vaughn (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Also see . . . History / Union University. (Submitted on March 14, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 14, 2020

2. Union University Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.