Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Franklin High School

1926 - 1956

May 1, 2020

1. Franklin High School 1926-1956 Marker

Inscription. In the fall of 1926, the school moved to this location into a $125,000 new building paid for by the town of Franklin, and the faculty was supplied by Williamson County. Principal Guy Craddock and a staff of ten teachers greeted the students. The school became a member of the Little Tennessee Conference in 1929. The 1930 football team — coached by W.C. Yates — won the Little Tennessee Championship. The band was organized in 1956 with 20 members. In 1953, a new brick gym was built north of the school at a cost of $130,000. On January 29, 1956, lightning struck the school, destroying the front portion. On November 27, 1957, FHS students officially moved into their new $1.1 million school located on Hillsboro Road. Principals at this location: Guy Craddock 1926-1935, W.C. Yates 1935-1938, Daly Thompson 1938-1955, Barry Sutton 1955-1967.

Erected 2019 by Williamson County Historical Sociaty.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 35° 55.06′ N, 86° 52.392′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. It is on Columbia Avenue (Business U.S. 31) just south of W Fowlkes Street, on the right when traveling south. Adjacent to Carter House, a 1830s home

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that was used as a Civil War command post and is now a historical site where tours are given. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1117 Columbia Ave, Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

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: Opdycke's Bridgade (a few steps from this marker); Lotz House (within shouting distance of this marker); 125th O.V.I. (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Lotz House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lotz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carter House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Carter House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carter Farm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Epicenter of the Battle of Franklin (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . 100 Years of Franklin High. Photos of Franklin High School, provided in a gallery by The Tennessean (newspaper). (Submitted on April 30, 2020.)

Franklin High School Marker image. Click for full size.

April 30, 2020

2. Franklin High School Marker

April 30, 2020

3. Franklin High School Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2020. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 1, 2020. 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2020. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.